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Perinatal Mental Health
Having a baby is supposed to be an amazing experience, the best moment of your life.
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Everyone says, “You must be so happy!” But what if you’re not? What if you’re depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? What if your partner or friends are worried about you, but you just don’t know how to talk about it? You’re not alone. Postpartum Support International can help you get better.
Did you know? 1 in 5 moms and 1 in 10 dads suffer from postpartum depression. People of every age, income level, race and culture can develop Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Defined as the time from conception through one year postpartum, PMADs include: Depression (PPD), Anxiety (PPA), Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Postpartum Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder, and Postpartum Psychosis (PPP).
We can help with Perinatal Mental Health
At BestLife Counseling Services, we can connect you with the support and help you need. Working with our Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professionals (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International (PSI), we support individuals who are pregnant or postpartum providing compassion, care, and healthy coping strategies to allow for positive change during this life adjustment.
Nicole Farrell MA, LPC, PMH-C
Nicole Farrell MA, LPC, PMH-C, a certified perinatal therapist who can assists with mental health care from pregnancy to postpartum.
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