Perinatal Mental Health Services
Postpartum International Support (PSI) describes Perinatal Mental Health as life transitions and/or issues occurring during pre-conception through the first year of postpartum. Perinatal Mental Health support can be offered in the form of individual/group therapy, support groups and individualized plans.
Did you know?
1 in 7 Moms and 1 in 10 Dads suffer from postpartum depression.

Perinatal Supports:
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HelpLine: 1.800.944.4773
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I had an extreme desire to specialize in postpartum mood disorders, infertility, adoption, loss/grief and women health issues.
While doing research, I came across what a doula was and quickly realized how well it would fit in with my social work education and experience and the rest is history!
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Perinatal Mental Health Facts:
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Around 1 in 4 women experience pregnancy or infant loss.
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Pregnancy after loss is often filled with very mixed emotions: there may be excitement, resentment, fear, joy, anxiety, depression and more.
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A miscarriage is a loss prior to 20 weeks gestation. A loss after 20 weeks is defined as a stillbirth
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Around 1 in 8 couples struggle to get or stay pregnant
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Women with a history of infertility may be at an increased risk of some pregnancy complications depending on the cause of the couples struggle with infertility (hormonal issues, thyroid issues, etc).
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Women with a history of infertility issues are at an increased risk of pre & postpartum mood disorders.
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Each couple and infertility journey are unique. It is very crucial to not make any assumptions.
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Individuals that have experienced a previous trauma might struggle with certain aspects relating to labor
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Even if the individual feels safe, the body can respond with PTSD symptoms
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It is really important to have trusted providers where you feel heard, supported and listened to