Even with the support of friends and family, a pregnancy planned or unplanned can be a difficult life event to process. You may wish to contact us if you: Are unsure about making decisions surrounding your pregnancy Do not have a strong system of support at home Don’t always feel comfortable talking to loved ones about your pregnancy Are experiencing feelings depression or need help sorting through your feelings ​ You can count on us to provide unbiased, non-judgmental advice, answer all of your questions with patience and care. We will provide impartial information and keep your information confidential. Additionally, it is important to us that you feel you can talk openly without fear while building a trusting relationship.

Pregnancy is a phase unlike any other. The most incredible life affirming development is taking place – you have created life! Yet, many mothers find it difficult to connect with the joy of pregnancy or the new life that awaits them with a baby. Sometimes this is due to the physical demands of pregnancy, especially if you have complicating health issues. Or it may be because of a difficult journey to get pregnant (needing assisted conception, previous loss). At other times, women find that past mental health issues re-emerge in pregnancy. Having a history of depression or anxiety can leave you vulnerable to becoming depressed or anxious in pregnancy. We can help you prepare for parenthood. We are interested in helping you connect with the joys and cope with the lows of motherhood, while supporting you with the transition to a different life. We can’t ever really know ahead of time the impact your baby will bring to your life, because we don’t know what sort of baby you will have. Your baby will bring their own temperament and set of needs. It’s impossible to predict exactly how you will cope once baby arrives, but we can think it through and come up with some action plans. We can help you prepare for parenthood so that you have better chance to transition as smoothly as possible to the new reality that awaits you. Your relationship undergoes its own profound transition during this time. You might value the opportunity to have some time with us to prepare for the changes in your relationship before your baby arrives. Common reasons for seeking help with us during pregnancy: Antenatal depression Antenatal anxiety Unplanned pregnancy Feeling overwhelmed Coping with increased sensitivity Previous perinatal loss Lack of bond with fetus Fear of birth (tokophobia) Maintaining relationship intimacy in the transition to parenthood