Join our compassionate infertility & pregnancy loss support group, where we provide a safe space to navigate your grief journey together. This group is conveniently online and is provided at a low cost. Contact us for more information!
Hosted by Peacock & Hodnett Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Group meets in Birmingham, AL 35223
Join our compassionate infertility & pregnancy loss support group, where we provide a safe space to navigate your grief journey together. This group is conveniently online and is provided at a low cost. Contact us for more information!
The Bringing Baby Home program offers a haven for new parents navigating the complex journey of child-rearing. Through evidence-based methods, we guide you in fostering both infant and parental well-being. Together, in a supportive space, parents learn to strengthen their relationship and develop nurturing skills to create a harmonious family foundation. Embracing this pivotal transition, our group empowers you to bond, grow, and thrive as a family unit amidst the joys and challenges of parenthood. Available in-person or online. Groups beginning throughout the year (minimum 3 couples needed to start a new group)
The Bringing Baby Home program offers a haven for new parents navigating the complex journey of child-rearing. Through evidence-based methods, we guide you in fostering both infant and parental well-being. Together, in a supportive space, parents learn to strengthen their relationship and develop nurturing skills to create a harmonious family foundation. Embracing this pivotal transition, our group empowers you to bond, grow, and thrive as a family unit amidst the joys and challenges of parenthood. Available in-person or online. Groups beginning throughout the year (minimum 3 couples needed to start a new group)
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Support Groups
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.