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Perinatal Mental Health

The journey to parenthood is a major life transition. Every parent’s experience is unique to them & sometimes the journey to parenthood does not go as hoped. 

At times, experiences and feelings during pregnancy and in the postpartum period are not what was expected.

The reality of what is experienced can be very different than the expectations of early parenthood.

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) can begin anytime during pregnancy and during the first year after birth. PMADs are very common health complications during pregnancy and in the postpartum period impacting approximately 20% of mothers and 10% of fathers.

​If you are experiencing mood changes during the perinatal period you are not alone.
If you are experiencing a PMAD it is important to know there is effective treatment and recovery. Laura is passionate about maternal mental health and takes pride in providing support to individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

TRAINING + QUALIFICATIONS

​Laura has completed specialized training in this area including:

  • Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Certificate: Components of Care (Postpartum Support International)
  • Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy (Postpartum Support International)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy: Perinatal Mood Disorder focus (Institute for Interpersonal Psychotherapy)
  • Maternal Mental Health Intensive: Perinatal Loss and Grief (Seleni Institute)
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Compassionate Care Workshop

​Laura Supports Parents with:

• Parenting Stress & Role Transitions
• Traumatic birth experiences
• Pregnancy loss & grief 
• Relationship/communication issues
• Perinatal Mood Disorders
• Perinatal Anxiety Disorders

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