Our specialties
Perinatal Mood Disorders
Perinatal Mood Disorders refer to a range of mental health conditions that affect individuals during pregnancy and/or in the year following childbirth. These include Perinatal Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, and more severe conditions such as Postpartum Psychosis. Postpartum depression is a condition marked by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and exhaustion following childbirth. Postpartum anxiety is a condition marked by persistent worry, panic attacks, and excessive fear that can interfere with daily functioning. Postpartum psychosis is a serious condition involving hallucinations, delusions, or severe confusion that requires immediate medical attention.
Perinatal Mental Health Treatment
Treatment for perinatal psychiatric conditions may involve psychotherapy and/or medications. Our providers have undergone specialized training to care for the perinatal population. We have experience with managing medication regimens during perinatal period for depression, bipolar, anxiety, and many other psychiatric conditions.
What makes our practice unique
Our practice works closely with obstetricians and other medical providers caring for our pregnant patients to ensure a collaborative approach and assessing if additional monitoring or testing is necessary for the patient. Additionally, we work with loved ones caring for our perinatal patients to help encourage a supportive environment.
