Perinatal Therapy in San Francisco, CA
Also serving all of California virtually
You thought this would be the happiest time of your life.
You feel like a stranger in your own body - your clothes don't fit right, intrusive thoughts keep you up at night.
It takes everything you have just to get out of bed.
The days blur together, you don't remember the last time you left the house. You miss grabbing your daily treat at Tartine Manufactory, and walking through the Marina.
Motherhood hasn't been the “instinctual” experience people told you about. You’re afraid of asking for help, not wanting to be seen as a failure.
This is everything you thought you wanted.
Life feels lighter again.
You wake up feeling energized, prepared to face the day, and excited for the San Francisco Giants game.
You're connected with other moms who have the same struggles, you feel seen and realize you're not alone.
You hire that babysitter you've been talking to, prioritizing your needs so you come back refreshed and energized for your family.
Finally, you found a routine that works for your family. The world starts to have color again after finding your confidence.
And if you're ready to start living again, you're in the right place (like Golden Gate Park on a sunny day).
Common Myths
→ You’ll bond with your baby right away
→ This is the happiest time of your life
→ Mental health issues are uncommon during pregnancy and postpartum
→ Intrusive thoughts mean you’re a danger to baby
→ Only the birthing parent can suffer with PMADS (Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders)
→ Often times the bond doesn’t happen right away; high stress, exhaustion, physical healing, and traumatic birth experiences all play a role
→ So many things in your world just changed overnight, it’s common to feel a range of emotions including overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, shame, or guilt
→ Roughly 1 in 5 people develop PMADS during the first year postpartum
→ Intrusive thoughts are very common during postpartum, often stemming from fear of something happening to baby
→ Roughly 1 in 10 partners will develop PMADS in the first year postpartum
