Perinatal therapy is a type of psychotherapy that’s used during pregnancy and the early postnatal period. It aims to improve the mental health of pregnant women and new mothers, by addressing their feelings and thoughts about their pregnancies, labor, birth, and parenting. Perinatal therapists also provide support specific to breastfeeding and infant feeding.
What are some benefits of perinatal therapy?
There are many benefits to perinatal therapy, including:
- Enhancing emotional well-being
- Supporting physical healing after childbirth
- Reducing symptoms associated with postpartum depression or anxiety disorders
- Improving breastfeeding success rates