Many are quick to talk about how wonderful and joyous motherhood can be, while very few speak openly about their struggles and what an incredibly difficult job it is. In the postpartum period moms go through an astonishing array of changes. Mom’s experience hormonal shifts and physiological changes. On top of all the emotions they are feeling they face certain undeniable physical challenges too, including tiredness, lack of sleep and the increased physiological requirements of healing from the birth itself.
Many women feel guilty when motherhood or the journey to motherhood is not what they expected. It’s important for you to know that you are not alone nor are you to blame. Motherhood is adjustment for any new mom weather she has a perinatal mood disorder or not. The journey and transition is an emotional one.
Perinatal Depression is more common than you may think- it is the number 1 complication of pregnancy and affects 1 out of 7 women. If you are concerned about mood or behavior changes during pregnancy, postpartum or following loss, therapy can help. Managing and tending to your emotional wellness will not only benefit your but your baby as well. Your symptoms are treatable and you deserve to enjoy motherhood and your baby deserves a happy and healthy mom. I will help you through the crisis so you can feel good about motherhood.
I can help you with:
pregnancy emotional health
postpartum anxiety
postpartum depression
identity changes
pregnancy loss
birth trauma
preterm birth / NICU stays
new mom self-care
parenting transition at mid-life
Resource: there a whole world of support and we are in it together. http://www.postpartum.net/
Sheila Salamat LMFT 