Becoming a parent is a big transition, and it’s not always the joyful time you expected. Whether you’re facing postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or simply feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone and you don’t have to push through it quietly. Therapy for new moms offers compassionate support so you can care for yourself while you care for your baby.
Postpartum struggles are common, and they’re not a sign that you’re failing as a mother. Hormonal shifts, sleep loss, and the weight of a new role can all contribute, and symptoms can appear during pregnancy or anytime in the first year after birth. Getting support early can make a real difference for you and for your family.
You may be feeling:
- Sad, tearful, or overwhelmed much of the time
- Constant worry about your baby’s health or safety
- Guilt that you’re not enjoying motherhood the way you thought you would
- Anxious, irritable, or on edge
- Difficulty bonding or feeling connected
- Exhausted, but unable to sleep even when the baby does
- Isolated or like no one understands
- Unlike yourself
If you’re having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please call or text 988 or contact your local emergency services right away.
Want to connect with other new moms?
Sometimes it helps most to be with others who truly get it. Our free postpartum support group offers a warm, welcoming space to share, listen, and feel less alone.
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Related support: If you’re also struggling with grief, worry, or burnout, these pages may help: infertility and pregnancy loss therapy, anxiety therapy, depression therapy, or working mom burnout and parenting stress.
Explore all of our mental health services.
You deserve support as much as your baby does.
Ready to take the first step? Start individual therapy with Women’s Wellness and we’ll help you find the right support. Reach out today by calling 203-951-9949 or contact us.