Postpartum depression is one of the most common complications of childbirth, and one of the most under-treated, because shame, expectation, and exhaustion can make it nearly impossible to ask for help. If you are not feeling the way you thought you would, or the way others seem to expect you to, you are not alone.
What postpartum depression can look like
- Persistent sadness, emptiness, or tearfulness
- Difficulty bonding with your baby
- Exhaustion beyond what sleep deprivation explains
- Anxiety, fear, or intrusive thoughts about your baby
- Feelings of guilt, failure, or not being a good parent
- Loss of interest in things you once cared about
- Anger, irritability, or emotional numbness
How therapy helps
Postpartum depression therapy at Hope & Love is compassionate, non-judgmental, and practical. We acknowledge the full complexity of early parenthood, including the parts that are rarely talked about. Therapy provides a space to be honest about what you are experiencing, develop coping strategies, and begin to recover a sense of yourself alongside your new role.
We also support partners of people experiencing postpartum depression, who often carry significant emotional weight with little support of their own.