Perinatal Mental Health & Infertility Support in Ottawa
Trying to conceive, being pregnant and caring for a new baby can bring joy, but also stress, grief, worry and exhaustion that people don't always talk about. However your path to parenthood is unfolding, you deserve support along the way.
What We Can Help With
The emotional strain of infertility and fertility treatment
Anxiety or low mood during pregnancy
Pregnancy loss, stillbirth and grief
Postpartum depression and anxiety
A difficult or traumatic birth experience
Adjusting to parenthood, identity changes and relationship strain
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy gives you a space to talk openly about what you're going through, without judgment. You'll work on ways to cope with uncertainty, grief, stress or low mood, and feel more supported as your family grows or changes. Partners are welcome, since these experiences often affect you both.
Therapists Who Focus on This
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Sandra Martins, RP
Peripartum Period, Postpartum Anxiety & Depression
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Madison McDonald, RP (Qualifying)
Perinatal Mental Health, Infertility
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Lilly Bianchi, RP
Pregnancy, Childbirth & Parenting Issues, Menopause & Women’s Issues
You don't have to go through this alone. Send us a short form and we'll call you back within one business day. If you're having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, call or text 9-8-8, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Related: Couples and Families, Grief & Loss, Depression