Did you know that 1 in 7 moms (1 in 10 dads) experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy or the postpartum time?

In addition to ALL of this, we also know that some people are at a higher risk to experience postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and/or postpartum OCD than others. Of course, these are going to have a lot of variation in the way they affect your life. Some people might have one or more of these and never experience difficulties that require more postpartum support. So, please discuss these with your therapist or primary postpartum care provider.

RISK FACTORS

• History for depression or anxiety

• Challenges with breastfeeding

• History of intense PMS: Including PCOS, Endometriosis and other uterine complications

• Relationship issues, including communication problems, impending divorce or domestic violence

• Single mother or single parent

• No or little support from friends or family during the postpartum period

• History of bipolar disorder

• Pregnancy or infant loss, including miscarriage and abortion

• Traumatic pregnancy, labor and or birth

• History of sexual trauma or abuse

• Teen mom

• Financial struggles

• History of diabetes or thyroid issues

• History of psychosis

Of course, you can’t get all of the answers you’re looking for on a website. That’s why we would love to talk with you, or encourage you to talk with your medical care provider. If you are wondering if you might have postpartum depression, you can take a postpartum mental health screening online. You could also learn more about the symptoms and risk factors associated with perinatal mental health issues.

In our Bozeman, MT counseling clinic, our therapists can help you through a number of issues including anxiety, worry, stress, depression and more. Our caring team of therapists and professional mental health staff are here for you and your loved ones. Visit us for addiction treatment, group counseling sessions, and EMDR for trauma therapy. We can also assist with body image counseling, opportunities to explore coping patterns, marriage counseling and couples therapy, postpartum depression and anxiety counseling, mindfulness training, workshops and more tools for client education. If you need more support along with counseling we also provide psychiatric care and medication. We look forward to talking with you soon!