Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are among the most common complications that occur in pregnancy and the postpartum period, according to The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). This can impact the birthing person, their loved ones, and their children. And yet, it remains taboo, under-diagnosed and under-treated!

I am passionate about making women’s+ health and perinatal mental health a safer, more deeply understood space so that there is less stigma, less shame, and more support for growing families.

So what is Perinatal Mental Health and what are PMADs?? The perinatal period technically begins at conception. However, I believe the journey really starts when you’re trying to conceive. Perhaps you’ve started trying and it’s harder than you had anticipated - the anxiety, fear, sadness, shame begins to roll in - wondering “is there something wrong with me?” Or maybe you’ve learned you’re pregnant and the exhaustion, mood changes, physical changes, and relational issues are getting to you. Or perhaps you’ve just had your precious baby and are feeling touched out, irritable, and thinking “I don’t recognize myself.” Or maybe you experienced a traumatic birth and are having flashbacks or intrusive thoughts that feel too big to hold alone. Or perhaps you are moving through the infertility journey and need a place to make sense of the complexities of this process. You are not crazy, you are not alone, and there is support!