Dr. Jennifer Lotz, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Santa Rosa, CA
Pregnancy, Perinatal, and Postpartum Concerns
Pregnancy, childbirth, and becoming a parent can bring profound changes—not only emotionally, but also to your identity, relationships, body, work, and sense of yourself. Even when a pregnancy or new baby is deeply wanted, this transition can be complicated.
Therapy can provide a place to talk honestly about the parts of pregnancy and parenthood that don't always feel easy to say out loud. If you are seeking a mental health provider familiar with pregnancy and the metamorphosis into motherhood, schedule a free consult now to see if I may be a good fit for your needs.
You might be here because...
- “I love my baby, but I'm struggling more than I expected.”
- “I don't feel like myself anymore.”
- “Everyone keeps telling me this should be the happiest time of my life, but I'm overwhelmed.”
- “I can't turn my brain off and I'm constantly worrying about my baby.”
- “I feel guilty that I'm not enjoying this as much as I thought I would.”
- “Having a baby changed my relationship in ways I wasn't prepared for.”
- “I want to be a good mother without losing myself in the process.”
- “I need somewhere I can talk honestly about how difficult this transition has been.”
Common concerns include:
- Prenatal anxiety and depression
- Postpartum anxiety and depression
- Adjustment to pregnancy
- Adjustment to parenthood
- Identity changes during pregnancy and motherhood
- Relationship changes after having a baby
- Parenting stress
- Anxiety and intrusive thoughts
- Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted
- Loss of identity or sense of self
- Balancing caregiving and personal needs
- Family boundaries and expectations
- Difficult or unexpected pregnancy or birth experiences
- Grief and loss related to pregnancy, fertility, or parenthood