Many of the moms I work with in therapy share a version of the same story. They struggled with anxiety in the early postpartum period. This was a time of constant monitoring, racing thoughts, and an inability to rest, and
You did everything right today. You showed up. You fed them, held them, and answered every request. You scheduled pediatrician appointments, managed the family calendar, and stayed patient longer than felt possible. And somehow, at the end of the day,
Something feels off. You’re not sure what it is exactly, just that you haven’t felt like yourself since having a baby. You might be googling “what if my baby…” at 3:00am and calculating every feeding schedule down the minute. Or
You expected to be tired after having a baby. You didn’t expect to feel mentally and emotionally overloaded by the postpartum mental load in a way that affects everything, including your relationship. I have worked with many new moms who
High functioning postpartum anxiety can look like everything is under control, while internally it feels like your mind never fully slows down. You’re getting everything done around the house, the baby is cared for, and you know about all of
You may have imagined this season of life would be filled with joy sharing the news, feeling your baby grow, getting ready for what’s next. But instead, you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or strangely disconnected. What you pictured as
Pregnancy is often depicted as a joyful time full of excitement, hope, and anticipation. But for many women, it can also bring stress, anxiety, and a deep sense of uncertainty. Your body is changing, your hormones are fluctuating, and your
A miscarriage isn’t only a physical loss. It is the loss of hopes, plans, identity, and a relationship with the baby you never got to meet. It can feel like a sudden and devastating halt to the future you were
What happens when a good mom is struggling with depression? As a therapist, I hear this a lot from clients who love being a mom and yet are struggling in motherhood. These are moms who feel overwhelmed, irritable, and disconnected
