In the clinical world, the perinatal period is from conception up until a year after birth. Therapy is inclusive of this period, but also the before and after. The decision to grow a human is one of the biggest life choices that a person can make. It would be wonderful if it was as easy as wanting to have a baby, getting pregnant, and then having a healthy and safe delivery 9 months later. Sadly it’s not always this simple or this linear.
Before conception in the trying to conceive (TTC) phase, during the pregnancy, and up to a few years after delivery there are enormous mental and physical changes. Fears and uncertainties can climb to debilitating levels, new pains may emerge, your body grows in new ways, and it’s easy to feel that you’ll never be up to date on all the seemingly endless (and conflicting) info you need to know about how to be a parent.
Parents to be (women in particular) are told that this is the most magical transition in their lives. While this may be true, simultaneously it can be the most challenging transition as well. Maybe it’s the fading hope of ever conceiving, maybe it’s the anger and depression of recurring loss, or maybe it’s the all encompassing grief and rage that comes with stillbirth, birth trauma, and child loss. Perhaps you feel guilt over not bonding immediately, struggling to breastfeed, or that you just aren’t “doing enough.” This is one of the most vulnerable times in your life, and you’re doing the best you can. If you need some support during this season, it is so very normal and I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
- Prenatal Support
- Postpartum Support
- Trying to Conceive
- Recurring Loss
- Birth Trauma
- Stillbirth & Child Loss
- Confidence & Self-Esteem
- Self Care & Stress Management
- Parenting
J. Zucker Therapy 