Prenatal and Postpartum Mental Health Care in Kitchener-Waterloo

The Perinatal Period is the time frame between conception through to the first year after giving birth. Throughout this period, parents may feel a slew of emotions, some expected, and many not. With so many things changing biologically, physically, emotionally, and within your home and relationships, it is common to feel uncertainty about how your life is going to and has already changed.

The perinatal period can be full of ups and downs for new and seasoned parents alike. For some, it is a period of excitement and joy, and for others, it can be filled with uncertainty, frustration, sadness, and anger. Or, it may be somewhere in between. With all the unknowns that come with pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, it is common to feel overwhelmed, unsure, and even like you are losing part of yourself as you become a parent. Many people who bring a child into the world have mixed feelings about the process, and we want you to know that you’re not alone. One in five women and 1 in 10 men struggle with a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, making them the most underdiagnosed and undertreated obstetric complication. You don’t need to suffer anymore. We can help.

How We Treat Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

After your intake session, you can expect a collaborative therapy process that puts your well- being and needs first. This will look like developing a support plan for you based on a collaborative approach to care. From there, your therapist will help you identify the root causes of your struggles and create a plan to address them while also working to improve your wellness in real time through simple and practical strategies suited to your life!

Some things therapy can help with:

  • Transitions associated with pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting for all parents

  • Postpartum depression

  • Postpartum anxiety

  • Mood and anxiety related changes leading up to birth

  • Postpartum OCD

  • Intrusive thoughts

  • Anger

  • Perinatal trauma and post-traumatic stress

Our perinatal therapists include:

Ready to get started? Contact us today at 519-954-4900 or admin@transformationcounselling.com.