The truth is that the experiences related to new parenthood - no matter what stage you're at in the journey - can be extremely difficult and isolating for many people. Maybe you're facing fertility issues or you have suffered a loss... There are so many unpredictable aspects of pregnancy and parenthood that you probably weren't expecting to face. Everyone's experience with wanting to start a family, and the way things unfold, is incredibly personal. We have expectations built into our core about how things are supposed to go. These expectations are largely influenced by our own upbringing, stories we've been told, media portrayals of birth and early parenting. 

Just know that you're not alone in this journey, even though it may feel that way. 

​Here are some ways that I can help:
 

• Providing education so that you feel more prepared and informed about what's happening and what's to come.

• Emotional support through difficulties related to conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and new parenthood.

• Emotional support in coming to terms and coping with infertility, miscarriage, and the loss of your baby. 

• Working through past trauma and the emotions that may arise as we adapt to new changes.

• Opening up communication between you and your partner around important topics related to new parenthood.

• Improving relationship dynamics through learning new skills and tools and practicing healthy communication.

• Monitoring mental health, catching early signs of postpartum depression and/or anxiety and implementing strategies to manage.

• Integrating the role of "new parent" into your existing identity.

• Managing expectations of conception, pregnancy, and parenthood.