Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) Therapy
Therapy for pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Rachael has undergone advanced mental health training from Postpartum Support International (PSI) to work with perinatal mental health. Symptoms can occur at any time during pregnancy and up to 12 months after childbirth.
Common Symptoms of PMADS
Feeling sad or depressed
Irritable or angry
Difficulty connecting or bonding with your baby
Anxiety or panic
Sleeping problems
Difficulty eating
Upsetting thoughts that you cannot shake
Feeling “out of control” or that you are “crazy”
Thoughts that you should have never been a mother
Worried that you might hurt yourself or your baby
Concentration difficulties
Difficulty with work/life balance
Low energy
Low motivation
Feeling disconnected from others
Feeling numb
Nightmares or flashbacks of birthing experience