Supporting You with Compassion, Understanding, and Trauma-Informed Care
In recent years, there has been increased recognition of the importance of safeguarding mental health — especially during pregnancy and the postnatal period. This is a time when mental health symptoms are more likely to arise or become more troublesome - but also when health professionals may sometimes feel uncertain about the best and safest treatment options to recommend.
Even without health complications, many women describe the journey from conception to the postnatal period as a time of major adjustment and stress. It can feel as though control is taken away and replaced with uncertainty and anxiety. Stepping towards motherhood is a significant transition, and it is not uncommon for unresolved traumas or distress from the past to resurface. In addition, studies suggest that up to 5% of women experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder after giving birth, and many more experience mental health concerns, such as feeling anxious, low in mood, or finding it hard to enjoy time with their baby. Too often, these experiences are dismissed as “the baby blues,” which can leave women feeling invalidated and isolated. With the right support, things can improve, and recovery is possible.
