Becoming a mother is often portrayed as a time of pure joy, but the reality can feel very different. Many new moms experience unexpected emotional challenges, including postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA). If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected, know that you are not alone, and support is available.

What You Might Be Feeling

Bringing a new life into the world is an incredible journey, but it can also bring intense emotions that you may not have expected. If you’re feeling:

• Constantly worried or anxious about your baby
• Overwhelmed by sadness or hopelessness
• Exhausted but unable to sleep
• Disconnected from your baby or loved ones
• Stressed, irritable, or on edge

It’s okay. These feelings are real, valid, and common, and you don’t have to go through them alone.

Why This Happens

Postpartum depression and anxiety can stem from many factors, including hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, emotional stress, or even past mental health struggles. Motherhood is a huge adjustment, and it’s normal to feel out of sync with yourself during this transition.

How I Can Support You

As a therapist, I specialize in helping moms navigate the emotional ups and downs of motherhood. Together, we can:

• Explore your feelings in a safe, judgment-free space
• Develop coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm
• Work through any guilt, self-doubt, or fear that may be holding you back
• Help you rebuild confidence and connection with yourself and your baby

You don’t have to push through this alone. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness—it’s an act of love for yourself and your child.

Reach Out for Support

If anything in this post resonates with you, I’d love to help. You deserve to feel supported, heard, and cared for. Let’s talk, whether it’s your first step toward healing or just a check-in to see how you’re doing.

Contact me today to schedule a session or learn more about how therapy can help you through this journey. You are not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this by yourself.