Transitioning through pregnancy and postpartum can be challenging. Recent statistics show that 1 in 8 women will struggle with either Postpartum Depression and/or Postpartum Anxiety. Some symptoms that you can experience with these diagnoses are emotional highs and lows, as well as frequent crying, fatigue, feelings of hopelessness, difficulty caring for the baby, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, rage, and intense anxiety that significantly impacts functioning.
Some strategies that can be helpful during the postpartum journey is seeking professional help, either with medication management, therapy, and/or both. Some other helpful tools include finding a support group, prioritizing rest when you can, asking for help with the baby and daily tasks, physical exercise, healthy diet, shower/bath, as well as finding time to engage in self care, even if it is for a shorter period of time than prior to the baby.
At Lexington Counseling and Psychiatry - Office of Paul Dalton - we have providers who can help assist you during your pregnancy and postpartum journey. One of our very own providers, Madison Reed, LPCC, supports women during this journey. She says, “Bringing a new baby home is an exciting time but can be an overwhelming transition! Meeting with a supportive therapist can help you develop a healthy plan for coping with the emotions and changes that come with bringing a little one into the world.”
Call us at 859.338.0466 to schedule an appointment if you are looking for additional support through your pregnancy and postpartum journey. Our current offices are located in Lexington, Frankfort, and Richmond, KY. We have been trusted mental health professionals in Central Kentucky for over 22 years!
Supporting Articles:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22693-postpartum-anxiety
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519070/
