Please join us for an honest conversation about the experience of becoming a mother. This is not about sleep schedules and when to start solids. This is a forum focused on YOU. Through moderated discussion we will address the real process of incorporating a new baby into your life, we will challenge the myth of the "perfect mother", and we will remind you that you will be "you" again. The Mom-Me group hopes to bring forth others' experiences while empowering you to share yours so you will see that the challenges you face are not yours alone.
Hosted by Leah Brown Freshman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Group meets in Norwalk, CT 06851
Please join us for an honest conversation about the experience of becoming a mother. This is not about sleep schedules and when to start solids. This is a forum focused on YOU. Through moderated discussion we will address the real process of incorporating a new baby into your life, we will challenge the myth of the "perfect mother", and we will remind you that you will be "you" again. The Mom-Me group hopes to bring forth others' experiences while empowering you to share yours so you will see that the challenges you face are not yours alone.
Becoming a mother is a beautiful and transformative journey, but it can also bring unexpected challenges—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Whether you're experiencing the joys of bonding with your baby or struggling with feelings of exhaustion, anxiety, or isolation, you are not alone. Our Postpartum Support Group is for new moms—whether by birth, adoption, or other paths—who are navigating the postpartum period, no matter if they are just a few weeks or several months into their journey. Join us and find support, understanding, and connection.
When working with those experiencing fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, or perinatal mental health concerns, I recognize that these journeys are deeply personal and complex.
Becoming a mother is a beautiful and transformative journey, but it can also bring unexpected challenges—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Whether you're experiencing the joys of bonding with your baby or struggling with feelings of exhaustion, anxiety, or isolation, you are not alone. Our Postpartum Support Group is for new moms—whether by birth, adoption, or other paths—who are navigating the postpartum period, no matter if they are just a few weeks or several months into their journey. Join us and find support, understanding, and connection.
The transition to parenthood can be challenging for many reasons. One of the main reasons is the loss of contact with others. Coming together to support one another has been shown to increase happiness in parents who are feeling isolated and alone.
Hosted by Dr. Bonnie Luft
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC, DBH
Group meets in Ridgefield, CT 06877
The transition to parenthood can be challenging for many reasons. One of the main reasons is the loss of contact with others. Coming together to support one another has been shown to increase happiness in parents who are feeling isolated and alone.
Join other new or expectant mothers in a group where you can get support and share similar experiences. You may be feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, guilty, irritable or even numb at a time that is supposed to be "wonderful". Support groups can greatly improve symptoms and reduce feelings of isolation. Meetings are 1 hour/week for four weeks on an ongoing basis. Facilitated by a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Nancy Millian can be reached at 203-558-1170 (nancymillian@hotmail.com) for more information
Join other new or expectant mothers in a group where you can get support and share similar experiences. You may be feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, guilty, irritable or even numb at a time that is supposed to be "wonderful". Support groups can greatly improve symptoms and reduce feelings of isolation. Meetings are 1 hour/week for four weeks on an ongoing basis. Facilitated by a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Nancy Millian can be reached at 203-558-1170 (nancymillian@hotmail.com) for more information
This weekly group is to offer support to moms on their postpartum journey. This can include those struggling with depression, anxiety, as well as those navigating transition to motherhood and in need of support. All topics are welcome for discussion. Group will begin once there are 6 individuals enrolled. If interested in enrolling, email laurenlogoziolcsw@gmail.com
This weekly group is to offer support to moms on their postpartum journey. This can include those struggling with depression, anxiety, as well as those navigating transition to motherhood and in need of support. All topics are welcome for discussion. Group will begin once there are 6 individuals enrolled. If interested in enrolling, email laurenlogoziolcsw@gmail.com
I am a Peer Support provider for the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders. At IAPMD, volunteers give their time to support others living with premenstrual disorders via online chat. All of the providers have lived experience of PMDD, PME, and/or other reproductive health challenges and draw upon their personal experience to help others. Volunteers have completed our Peer Support Provider Training and are skilled at providing support, sharing resources and information and helping in moments of crisis. Premenstrual disorders are too often overlooked; therefore, we strive to educate and advocate for proper and treatable diagnoses.
I am a Peer Support provider for the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders. At IAPMD, volunteers give their time to support others living with premenstrual disorders via online chat. All of the providers have lived experience of PMDD, PME, and/or other reproductive health challenges and draw upon their personal experience to help others. Volunteers have completed our Peer Support Provider Training and are skilled at providing support, sharing resources and information and helping in moments of crisis. Premenstrual disorders are too often overlooked; therefore, we strive to educate and advocate for proper and treatable diagnoses.
This group is geared towards new mothers. This group is different than a typical 'new mom's group." Its orientation is around the psycho-emotional challenges that come with the journey of mothering. This group is an opportunity to share your thoughts and feeling around this life transition, body image, work stress, your relationship to your partner, sexuality, and anxiety around navigating what is touched inside of you as you mother and live and continue to show up for those that you love. ZOOM OPTION
This group is geared towards new mothers. This group is different than a typical 'new mom's group." Its orientation is around the psycho-emotional challenges that come with the journey of mothering. This group is an opportunity to share your thoughts and feeling around this life transition, body image, work stress, your relationship to your partner, sexuality, and anxiety around navigating what is touched inside of you as you mother and live and continue to show up for those that you love. ZOOM OPTION
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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.