postpartum therapy & motherhood transition

No one’s journey in motherhood is the same…

Motherhood. This word means something different to every woman throughout our nation and world and across cultures and generations.  Every mother has a unique story that is valuable and honorable.  As women navigate the childbearing years that can be marked by pregnancy, infertility, grief and loss, birth trauma, and postpartum mood changes, they need to be “mothered” themselves.  This longing that women have to be “mothered” – or to be seen, supported and attended to during the perinatal period — is not often acknowledged.  All women deserve informed professional care around mental health issues related to childbearing.  

At Cultivate, we want to support you wherever you are in your
motherhood journey…

Your motherhood journey may include any of the following experiences:

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Perinatal (during and after pregnancy) mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are related to mood and anxiety symptoms that occur during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum.  There is not a single cause for PMADs, and symptoms likely result from a combination of biological, genetic, psychological, and environmental factors in your life.  These symptoms include sadness and depression, irritability, difficulty bonding with your baby, anxiety or panic, problems with eating or sleeping, upsetting and unproductive thoughts, questioning your ability as a parent, and worry over hurting your baby or yourself.  

While it is natural for women to experience mild mood changes in pregnancy and postpartum, mood symptoms can become severe enough to require professional support. The symptoms related to postpartum mood disorders respond well to treatment; there is great hope for a woman experiencing a PMAD to feel like herself again. 

Loss & Grief in Pregnancy & Postpartum

Experiencing the loss of a pregnancy, infant, or child brings unimaginable sadness, guilt, physical pain, and isolation to the mother, the father, and the entire family.  We will provide compassionate support and resources to navigate the immense grief and loss. 

Infertility

Infertility occurs in 10-15% of couples within the reproductive years.  Infertility is a complex disorder that can be an emotionally distressing and challenging experience leading to stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and isolation.  It is a priority to support you and your partner in the journey as you share your unique experience and story, educate friends and family, and explore appropriate treatment options.  

We provide specialized support for reproductive and maternal mental health concerns such as: 

• Stress, depression, and anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period 

• Miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn loss or termination 

• Infertility and reproductive health concerns

• Complications related to pregnancy 

• Premature births and Neonatal Intensive Care experiences

• Birth trauma 

• Relational challenges, intimacy, body image, and identity amidst the transition to motherhood  

If you would like to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions, call (404) 624-6740 or
email info@cultivateatlanta.com.

If you need more immediate assistance, please contact:
National Postpartum Depression Warmline: 1-800-PPD-MOMS 
Postpartum Support International: Postpartum Support International - PSI
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis call or text 9-8-8