Compassionate Support from Fertility to Postpartum
It’s 2 a.m., and you are on Google again, trying to make sense of every symptom and every outcome to feel like you are in control of the situation.
The journey to parenthood, while often anticipated with immense hope and joy, can also involve feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. It is not always about a single, dramatic event, but it's about all the experiences that happen during fertility treatments, pregnancy, or postpartum that can feel overwhelming, challenging, or beyond your control. These experiences can range from:
Helplessness or Loss of Control
Fear for Yourself or Your Baby's Well-being
Breach of Trust or Disregard by Medical Professionals
Anger that getting Pregnant is Much Harder for You than for Others
Extreme Pain or Overwhelming Interventions
Disconnection or Detachment
Grief and Disappointment
Lack of Support or Isolation
Witnessing Distress
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You are not the only one having these experiences. You do not have to face these struggles alone.
These experience can lead to various symptoms such as:
Intrusive thoughts or vivid memories
Urge to avoid situations that remind you of your experience
Heightened anxiety and feeling on edge
Emotional fluctuations or mood swings
Difficulties with bonding and attachment
Physical symptoms like chronic tension, unexplained pain, or other bodily manifestations of unresolved stress and emotional overwhelm
Recognizing these signs is the crucial first step toward acknowledging your experience and opening the door to healing and finding greater well-being.
It’s another negative test. It’s another cycle. It feels never-ending. You are angry, frustrated, and disappointed that you are unable to have the baby that you dream of. You are confused as to why this process is so much harder for you compared to your friends and family.
The desire to build a family is a deeply personal and often emotional journey. The path to conception is not linear, and facing fertility challenges can bring a mix of:’
Hope for the baby you dream of will come.
Uncertainty about whether it will ever happen.
Anger that the process is taking forever.
Anxiety about whether this next treatment will work.
Frustration at the cost of just having your baby.
Grief over another failed attempt to conceive.
It can feel like this process will never end. That you will never get to have the baby and family that you dream of. It can be overwhelming to navigate all the doctor’s appointments, hormone treatments, cycles, and the high cost of the whole process. My support focuses on managing all these emotions and helping you find your center throughout the process.
How I Can Support You Through Fertility:
Emotional Processing
Stress Management
Coping Strategies
Navigating Relationships
Grief and Loss
Identity and Self-Compassion
During your fertility journey with me, I will support you through the ups and downs throughout the fertility treatment. The tools and resources I use will help you cope with the uncertainty of the process. This will allow you to sustain your energy and focus on building the family you dream of having. Learn more to see how I can support you.
Is the baby healthy? What does that twinge mean? Is something wrong? Will I be a good mom? Will doing this harm my baby?
Do you have these thoughts or others going through your head during your pregnancy? Pregnancy is a period of significant physical and emotional changes. While often portrayed as a time of joy, it can also be a time of:
New anxieties about your baby’s health and development.
Physical discomforts with the growing baby that are reshaping your body.
Identity shifts to the identity of a mother and what that means for you.
A range of mixed emotions, from anxiety, fear, tiredness, joy, discomfort, and more.
As mothers, we are told only to express the joyful, excited, and grateful feelings of pregnancy and not express our challenges. My support during pregnancy focuses on nurturing your mental and emotional well-being, helping you navigate this transition with greater calm and confidence, allowing you to express a full range of feelings in a safe and accepting space.
How I Can Support You During Pregnancy:
Managing Anxiety
Navigating Identity Shifts
Emotional Preparedness for Parenthood
Processing Past Experiences
Body Image and Self-Compassion
Building a Support System
I recognize that every pregnancy is different – whether it’s your first, a subsequent one, a high-risk pregnancy, or a rainbow baby after loss. My approach is never one-size-fits-all; instead, I focus on your specific needs, concerns, and hopes during this time.
Through our sessions, I aim to equip you with emotional tools and strategies that not only support you throughout your pregnancy but also lay a strong foundation for a confident and connected transition into the postpartum period. Learn more about how I can support you during this transition.
I feel so alone. I can’t deal with all the crying. I am not a good mom. I didn’t think this would be so hard. Am I doing enough for my baby? I can’t let anyone else care for the baby.
The postpartum period, often referred to as the "fourth trimester," is an overwhelming time of adjustment. While much focus is placed on the newborn, the birthing parent's physical and emotional recovery is equally important and often overlooked. It can be an overwhelming time navigating:
Hormonal shifts
Physical recovery
Breastfeeding struggles
Sleep deprivation
Struggling to bond with your baby
Body image issues
My postpartum support is designed to provide you with the dedicated care you need to navigate this demanding phase of life. I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space to explore your feelings and develop healthy coping strategies.
How I Can Support You During Postpartum:
Processing Birth Experiences
Navigating Hormonal Shifts and Mood Fluctuations
Identity Re-formation
Sleep Deprivation and Self-Care
Help you to Connect with your Baby
Body Image and Healing
Relationship Adjustments
My goal for you during your postpartum journey is to address your struggles to reduce their impact so that you can connect and bond with your baby. While the postpartum period is difficult, it should not take away from your ability to find joy with your baby. Learn more about how I can help you during your postpartum recovery.