Perinatal Mental Health

Mental health disorders are the leading complication of childbirth in this country, with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) impacting 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 partners. The profound hormonal, physical, and identity shifts during pregnancy and early parenthood can be overwhelming. While individuals with prior depression, anxiety, trauma, or loss face increased risk, PMADs can affect anyone from pregnancy through the first year postpartum.

Perinatal psychologists provide specialized support, combining psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, or OCD with guidance on pregnancy, postpartum planning, and parent-infant bonding. At Prospect Psychology, our perinatal experts assist individuals navigating infertility and assisted reproductive technologies, and offer compassionate support through the grief of miscarriage, termination for medical reasons, and infant loss. Perinatal mental health research underscores that PMADs are treatable, and therapy initiated before or during pregnancy promotes well-being for mothers, partners, and babies alike.