Pregnancy, Post-Partum and Pregnancy Loss
Many women face a range of challenges during and after pregnancy. Women’s Mental Health Associates routinely provides consultations and treatment to women and couples dealing with problems during pregnancy; pregnancy loss in any trimester; as well as post-partum issues. We work closely with physicians, nurses, and midwives in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinologists and maternal fetal medicine specialists to improve your well-being during and after pregnancy. If you are having difficulty getting pregnant and/or maintaining a pregnancy, see the Fertility and Parenting Decision section. Women’s Mental Health Associates can be of help if you are dealing with any of the following challenges which can arise during or after pregnancy.
During Pregnancy
- Depression during pregnancy
- Anxiety and panic attacks during pregnancy
- Sleep difficulties during pregnancy
- Reducing risk for post-partum complications
- Preparing for labor and delivery with hypnosis or guided imagery
- Coping with multiples (twins and triplets) during pregnancy
- Pregnancy and fetal complications
- Coping with complicated pregnancies and extended bed rest
- Relationship communication during pregnancy
- Coping with unplanned pregnancies
- Decisions about pregnancy termination for medical and/or personal reasons
After Pregnancy or Postpartum
- Post-partum depression and anxiety
- Lack of sleep or insomnia in the post-partum period
- Relationship issues with spouse/partner, other family members or caregivers
- Post-partum sexual concerns
- Caring for one or more young child
- Post-partum medical complications
- Caring for newborns and infants with medical problems and special needs
- Challenges with multiple infants (twins and triplets) in the post-partum period
- Returning to work and other transitions
- Post-partum challenges for single mothers
Pregnancy or New Born Loss
- Coping with pregnancy loss during any trimester
- Coping with the loss of a newborn or infant
- Anxiety about future pregnancies and newborns
For other helpful resources see:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyloss/index.htm
http://www.asrm.org
http://www.babyloss.com
http://www.healthywomen.org/
http://www.hygeia.org
http://www.miscarriagesupport.org.nz
http://www.missfoundation.org
http://www.nationalshareoffice.com
http://www. pregnancylossinfo.com
http://www.4women.gov/pregnancy
http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/topics/infertility
http://www.resolve.org/site/PageServer
http://www.postpartum.net/resources.html
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depwomenknows.cfm