For new moms, it can be upsetting and frightening to have feelings about motherhood that don’t seem “right.”

For some women, a morning run, a healthy diet and receiving help and support from family and friends are sufficient enough to get through the initial adjustment period. For others, talking to a therapist who specializes in dealing with new motherhood issues can be comforting, relieving and enlightening.

I received a certification in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International to be able to serve the perinatal population to the best of my abilities. I have specific education and training in postpartum disorders understand that hormone changes, personal and family history, and social support are all vital factors in understanding and alleviating postpartum symptoms.

Common postpartum symptoms include:

• Feeling overwhelmed and wondering if you should have become a mother in the first place

• Feeling guilty due to high self-expectations

• Not feeling “bonded” with the baby

• Your thoughts are racing and you can’t quiet your mind

• Feeling empty and numb as if you’re just going through the motions

• Lack of focus and concentration

• Being afraid that if you reach out for help, others will judge your inabilities

• Thoughts of running away or leaving your baby behind

• Being constantly in a state of worry

If one or more of the above symptoms resonates with you, I invite you to contact me today for a free consultation. Together, we’ll find the underlying issues that make you feel disconnected from your baby and create a strategy for moving forward so you can start on the path to being the mother you want to be.