Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health
Now accepting in-person and virtual therapy clients in Minnesota
At Mindful Wellbeing, we specialize in providing compassionate and specialized therapy services for individuals navigating the journey of pregnancy and postpartum. We understand that this period of life is filled with both joy and challenges, and our dedicated therapists are here to offer support, guidance, and healing every step of the way.
Many of our therapists come from a variety of professional settings such as hospitals (including Labor & Delivery units, Special Care Nurseries, and NICU), childcare centers and early childhood services. Additionally, many have lived experience with pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss and/or NICU stays. Mindful Wellbeing was founded with intentional focus on the perinatal population - it truly is a foundational aspect of the care we provide to the community.
Why Someone Would Seek Therapy During Pregnancy and Postpartum:
Problems with Conception/Infertility: Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to process feelings of grief, loss, and uncertainty while on the journey to build your family. Therapists can support you in exploring options for moving forward, whether through assisted reproductive technologies, adoption, or other paths to parenthood.
Complications During Pregnancy: Complications during pregnancy, such as high-risk pregnancies, gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, or bed rest, can be stressful and anxiety-provoking for expectant parents.
Surrogacy/Adoption Related: For individuals and couples pursuing surrogacy or adoption, therapy can provide support and guidance throughout the journey, from decision-making and navigating the process to adjusting to new roles and relationships as parents.
Unexpected and Expected Labor and Delivery Concerns: Labor and delivery can be a transformative and sometimes traumatic experience for birthing individuals and their partners.
Adjusting to Parenting: The transition to parenthood is a profound life change that can bring joy, fulfillment, and also challenges.
Perinatal and Postnatal Mental Health Struggles: Pregnancy and postpartum are vulnerable times for mental health, and many individuals experience anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges during this time.
Benefits of Therapy for Pregnancy & Postpartum:
Emotional support to express feelings, fears, and concerns related to pregnancy and postpartum, offering validation, empathy, and support.
Coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness practices to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges associated with pregnancy and postpartum.
Processing and healing from traumatic experiences such as pregnancy loss, birth trauma, or complications during pregnancy, to find healing. Learn more about how we use EMDR to process trauma.
Relationship support and guidance for individuals, couples and families to navigate relationship challenges, communicate effectively, strengthen bonds, and adjust to the changes and demands of parenthood.
Parenting skills, education, resources, and support to help individuals and couples develop effective parenting skills, build confidence as parents, and cultivate healthy attachment and bonding with their child.
At Mindful Wellbeing, we are committed to providing compassionate and specialized therapy services for individuals and couples navigating the journey of pregnancy and postpartum. Our therapists are here to offer support, guidance, and healing as you navigate the joys and challenges of this transformative time in your life. If you're seeking support during pregnancy or postpartum, we're here to help you thrive.