Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Support Groups in El Dorado County, CA
Join other mamas and babies in this safe, supportive space to process the transition to motherhood. This group has an emphasis on self-care and mindfulness. No prior experience necessary. This group will help you learn somatic tools for regulating your nervous system, process your birth experience, learn simple, effective self-care practices and help you experience more joy and less stress in motherhood. This is a drop-in group; we meet in-person every Wednesday at 1pm at our office in El Dorado Hills. Cost is $35 a session. Register on our website!
Hosted by The Holistic Counseling Center, Kim Burris LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Group meets in El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Our therapists work with individuals, teens, and couples, and specialize in treating: Anxiety, Depression, Postpartum (PPD/PPA), Trauma, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Stress, & Life Purpose.
Our therapists provide psychotherapy that honors the mind-body-spirit connection. We integrate psychotherapy with mindfulness, nervous system regulation tools, and somatic modalities to support you on your healing journey. We specialize in a holistic approach to mental health care, treating the whole person, not just your symptoms.
Bringing Baby Home is a workshop to prepare parents for life with baby, while strengthening the couple's relationship. At this time, I am providing this unique and beneficial program with individual couples. Please call to inquire.
Hosted by Lisa Androvich
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
Group meets in El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Are there areas in life that you find challenging to manage? Parenting? Relationships? Stress? Do you need to strengthen the relationship lines with your partner, your children, your parents? Are past wounds preventing you to live the life you once imagined for yourself? I feel strongly about developing a collaborative relationship with you, and about helping you see choices you have to move toward an experience that is rewarding and gratifying. If you are unsure of where to begin, I am happy to assist you in that process.
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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.