Navigating the Emotional Chaos of Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
You often hear how magical and wonderful it is to become a parent, and how an expectant mother should feel excited about parenthood. We hope that’s true for you, but fertility struggles, pregnancy, giving birth, and even the first few years after delivery aren’t joyous for everyone for a variety of reasons. At Abella Psychotherapy and Counseling, serving Olathe in person and Kansas and other states online, Dr. Michelle Abella offers perinatal and postpartum therapy, including for postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis.
Perinatal Concerns
Pregnancy is HARD WORK! Not only does it have lasting physical effects on the body, but it also has unexpected and unpredictable effects on your mental wellness and mindset. These changes happen to all mothers to varying degrees. You are NOT ALONE in your struggle! Pregnancies can place stress on you as the mother as well as your relationships. The pressure of making space in your home, having everything necessary, and all the financial obligations can be a lot.
Postpartum Concerns
Adjusting to parenthood, even if you already have one or more children, isn’t always easy. The lack of sleep and being an on-demand caregiver (and possibly nursing your baby) while balancing everything else in life can be VERY challenging. For some women, the stress after delivery goes beyond that and may include hidden nutritional deficiencies caused by nursing, lack of sleep, and decreased appetite. These nutritional deficiencies, combined with previous mental health struggles, can worsen symptoms of postpartum depression and/or anxiety. You may cry frequently, feel guilt, experience anxiousness, or have a lack of interest in your newborn. These are all signs that you may need some extra support as you adjust to and transition into this new role.
How Abella Psychotherapy and Consulting Can Help
If you experience any of these symptoms during pregnancy, are feeling stressed and overwhelmed after delivering, or have signs of Postpartum Depression/Anxiety/Psychosis, please reach out for help. Visit Dr. Abella in Olathe, KS, or book a virtual appointment with her to help you through your challenges. Dr. Abella helps women in any stage of fertility, pregnancy or postpartum gain clarity around their mental health so they can transition into this new role with confidence! Dr. Abella is also trained in nutritional psychology, and her expertise can help you maintain a stable mood during this life transition by caring for your body.
Navigating parenthood, enduring the perinatal phase with all of its symptoms, decreasing anxiety about labor and delivery, or successfully combating postpartum depression/anxiety is possible at Abella Psychotherapy! Please reach out today or find more information and support on this topic at Postpartum Support International.