All Things Perinatal

  • Preconception

    If you are planning a pregnancy or just want to know what your options are, we can help. During the first appointment, we discuss in detail your medical, perinatal, mental health, and family history.

    We will discuss best practices and recommendations. Depending on your situation, labs may be ordered, and a plan is set to adjust/change medications or supplements.

    Collaboration with your OB and therapy involvement are required. This is done so you can have the best chance of staying healthy.

  • Antenatal

    Throughout pregnancy, your fluid volume will increase. This is to prepare you for delivery. This may mean we need higher doses of medications than you needed before conceiving. This is normal.

    Family support and therapy will help keep you well during this process.

    We will only adjust medication if we need to.

  • Postpartum

    You are at your most vulnerable during the postpartum period. Close follow-up and even an increase in medications postdelivery may be needed.

    Appointments: you are seen within the first 2 weeks after delivery and every 2 weeks for the first 6 weeks.

    Good support and ongoing therapy are crucial during this time.

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When it’s not the Baby Blues

Symptoms of the baby blues are mild and generally go away within 2 weeks. This video is a great depiction of the difference between baby blues vs Postpartum Depression. Disclaimer: This video can be triggering for some individuals.

Courtesy of National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health

Perinatal care Bridged Connections

When you need more support.

Things don’t always go as planned, and sometimes they do. No matter your role in the perinatal process, we are here to help support you; you are not alone.

Seeking support is a sign of strength, especially when doing so goes against cultural norms.

Please check out some resources below.

  • PSI has several support groups, all free, and all anonymous. No matter what you are going through or how you identify, there is likely a group for you. Check them out HERE

  • A great resource for moms, dads, queer & trans parents, grief/loss, safety, and adoption.

    PSI

  • A great resource for women’s healthcare.

    ACOG

  • Good resources are available the experts at MGH have the info you need.

  • When you don’t feel safe.

    TheHotline

  • Please talk with your provider for personalized resources that may fit your needs. You can also view a list of resources here or at PSI.