What We Treat
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are the number one complication of pregnancy and childbirth.
Pregnant and postpartum individuals deserve a life without mental health complications, and many find significant benefits from comprehensive support during this phase.
Anchoring Hope and Support for Perinatal Mental Wellness
When preparing for a baby, most of us tend to focus on the birth and baby care. While these are very important, we often find ourselves unprepared for the emotional and psychological challenges of pregnancy and parenting. Pregnant and postpartum people are vulnerable to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders because of:
Lack of sleep
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Identity transitions
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Hormonal changes
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Sensory overload
Relationship stress
Financial obligations
Pregnancy complications
Difficult birth and/or postpartum recovery
Feeding difficulties
Prior loss
Lack of support
Differences between what was imagined and what really happens
A person with a PMAD may experience:
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Difficulty sleeping
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Inability to relax
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Inability to enjoy parenting
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Fear of letting others care for baby
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Fear of leaving the house
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Constant crying or sadness
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A feeling of detachment
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Difficulty bonding with baby
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Scary, unwanted thoughts about the baby
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Intense guilt
A person with a PMAD may think:
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Why does the baby connect with everyone but me?
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Is it normal to feel this anxious or depressed?
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Why do other parents seem to be enjoying this time?
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The baby would be better off without me.
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Something terrible is going to happen.
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I should have never become a parent.
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I want to run away.
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My partner or other support is going to leave.
Complimentary walk-in
Experts in perinatal mental health offering treatment recommendations and community resources when needed.
Are you a provider?
Clients who are self-referring, please call us at (919) 275-0806 or email info@anchorperinatal.com.
You are not alone; we are here for you. Take a powerful step towards your well-being by scheduling a screening today.