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Pregnancy is a time of great change for women and men. Some of the changes are welcome and expected, while others can feel negative and be very surprising. There is an enormous amount of pressure in our society for pregnancy to be a time of happiness, anticipation, and self-sacrifice. For many people, this just is not the reality that they face. You may be struggling with difficult relationships that make the prospect of becoming a parent very daunting. You may be a woman who is experiencing medical difficulties throughout your pregnancy which are making it difficult to enjoy the experience. Or perhaps this is your second or third pregnancy and the experiences you carry with you from your past experiences are pre-occupying your thoughts and having a negative impact on you and your family.
If you are having difficulty navigating the many emotions that pregnancy can bring, and want to lay a strong foundation for your new role as a parent, counselling may be a very positive step for you . We can spend some time focusing on you and creating an environment for you to welcome a new baby into the world with confidence and joy.
Here are some examples of the types of issues that people face which lead them to seek counselling during pregnancy. This is not an exhaustive list – you may see yourself in some of these quotes or you may be experiencing completely different issues. Either way, please give me a call and we can talk about how I can help get you started on the path to a more fulfilling and positive experience.
"I am in my first trimester and am experiencing severe nausea. I am having a lot of trouble getting through each day and have started to feel really depressed and even a bit resentful of this pregnancy"
"I got pregnant accidentally, and even though I am happy to have this baby, I am worried about my relationship with my boyfriend and whether or not he will stay around once the baby is born"
"I thought I was supposed to feel really happy and "glow" as a pregnant woman. That is totally the opposite of how I feel. I've been feeling really down and it's starting to take a toll on my relationships, my job, and my self-esteem"
"My wife is 8 months pregnant and everyone is really excited about the baby. I am excited too but I am also very worried that I won't be able to be what my wife needs and what my baby needs once it is born"
"We have just been told that our baby is breech and my doctor wants to schedule a C-section. I have been planning a home water birth and the thought of having a C-section has just thrown me entirely. There are so many people giving me different pieces of advice and I am getting more confused by the day" |
