It’s okay to be honest.

This is your space to share the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your parenting story that no one else sees. You never thought you would be on this path. It was supposed to be easier. Becoming a parent was supposed to be filled with happy moments.

So, why does it feel so hard?

The journey into parenthood and the early parenting experience can bring many intense emotions and longings to be emotionally seen and held. Parenting requires SO MUCH emotional labor. But, it doesn’t have to leave you feeling turned inside out.

• Overwhelmed

• Emotionally exhausted

• Anxious

• Depressed

• Scared of the birth experience

• Reliving your birth experience

• Increased perfectionism

• Irritable

• Grief

• Worried you aren’t a good enough parent

• Disconnected from your body

You are not alone and you are not to blame.

Did you know that:

• Perinatal distress affects as many as 1 in 5 individuals.

• Symptoms can be easily missed.

• The baby blues only lasts two weeks. If you are experiencing symptoms that have lasted longer than two weeks, then you might be experiencing a Perinatal Mood or Anxiety Disorder.

• Fathers can experience perinatal distress too.

Many people who are experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal distress, anxiety, and depression feel alone. The anger, the sadness, the shame, and the grief are there, but there is no where to share it and no one to share it with. Family and friends often don’t understand, and although they may mean well, their comments can make it feel worse.

If you aren’t feeling yourself, get the support you deserve. I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate the undertows of infertility, loss, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum challenges. We can work together to help you find your way back to yourself.