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You are not alone
That baby you've been waiting for is here, and somehow you are feeling overwhelmed with sadness and anxiety. You are not alone, and you are not failing. While pregnancy and childbirth are often joyful experiences, they can also bring emotional challenges, hormonal shifts, and life adjustments that affect mental health.
What is perinatal and reproductive psychiatry?
Specialized care for hormonal and reproductive transitions.
Compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric support
Perinatal and reproductive psychiatry focuses on the emotional, mental health and even spiritual needs of individuals during times of hormonal and reproductive change. These transitions—such as pregnancy, postpartum, fertility treatment, miscarriage, or menopause—can significantly impact mental well-being. Specialized psychiatric care helps patients navigate these experiences with compassionate, evidence-based support.
Who this is for
Specialized perinatal and reproductive psychiatry may be beneficial for you
Women experiencing anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts
During pregnancy or after birth, emotional storms can feel isolating. We see you.
Mothers struggling with mood changes
Mood swings, panic, or numbness while caring for a newborn can shake your sense of self. You're not broken.
Women navigating fertility challenges
Infertility, pregnancy loss, and birth trauma carry weight that deserves compassionate care and healing.
Medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Thoughtful medication decisions that protect both you and your baby
Your concerns matter
Many patients worry about taking psychiatric medication while pregnant or breastfeeding. A reproductive psychiatrist helps carefully evaluate the risks of untreated mental health conditions, the safety of medications during pregnancy and lactation, your individual treatment needs, and evidence-based research on medication safety. The goal is to create a personalized treatment plan that supports both maternal and infant health.
You don't have to navigate this alone
Take the first step toward specialized care designed for your journey.
Questions
Find answers about our perinatal and reproductive psychiatry services.
No. Our services support women at any stage of reproductive life, including those planning pregnancy, navigating infertility, experiencing perimenopause, or processing pregnancy loss. We're here for all chapters of your journey.
Absolutely. Preconception counseling and mental health preparation can help you build resilience and address any concerns before pregnancy. We work with you to create a solid foundation for this transition.
We collaborate closely with your OB or midwife to ensure coordinated, whole-person care. Your psychiatric support complements your obstetric care, and we communicate openly with your other providers.
Yes. We offer flexible telehealth appointments so you can receive care from the comfort of your home. This is especially helpful for new mothers and those managing mobility challenges.
Our integrative and reproductive psychiatry services are self-pay, cash-based and not covered by insurance. This model allows for more personalized time, greater privacy, and improved treatment outcomes.
Still have questions?
Reach out to our team.