Perinatal
Psychiatry for Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
Compassionate, evidence-based mental health support for pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood.
This isn’t the experience you expected
You may have imagined pregnancy or postpartum as joyful or grounding.
Instead, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or emotionally disconnected.
You may love your baby deeply and still feel like something is off, which can feel confusingor isolating.
If this is your experience, you are not alone. Support is available.
Perinatal DepressPerinatal Mental Health Is Common and Treatableion
The perinatal period, from pregnancy through postpartum, brings major hormonal, emotional,and life changes that can affect mental health.
Many women experience:
◆ Anxiety or constant worry about their baby
◆ Depression or emotional numbness
◆ Intrusive thoughts or obsessive thinking
◆ Difficulty bonding or not feeling like themselves
These experiences are more common than most people realize. They are treatable with theright care.
Why So Many Women Suffer in Silence
◇ Symptoms are often dismissed as “normal motherhood stress”
◇ Fear of judgment prevents women from speaking up
◇ Many providers focus only on physical postpartum recovery
◇ Mental health symptoms are under-screened during pregnancy
◇ Women often assume they should “push through it”
What Perinatal Mental Health Struggles Can Feel Like
Emotional & Cognitive
◆ Persistent anxiety or intrusive worry
◆ Mood swings, sadness, or emotional numbness
◆ Feeling disconnected from your baby
◆ Intrusive or distressing thoughts
Physical & Behavioral
◆ Sleep disruption beyond newborn-related waking
◆ Racing heart, tension, or panic symptoms
◆ Avoidance of baby-related situations due to fear
◆ Compulsive checking or reassurance seeking
Specialized Perinatal Psychiatric Care for Mothers
At Conscious Psychiatry, we provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care for pregnancy and postpartum mental health. We support both emotional healing and medical treatment when needed.
Our approach includes:
✔ Medication management during pregnancy and postpartum when appropriate
✔ Treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma-related symptoms
✔ Support for bonding, emotional regulation, and identity shifts
✔ Whole-person care that considers both mother and baby well-being
You don’t have to struggle through motherhood alone - support can make a real difference.
You Deserve Support in This Season of Life
Pregnancy and postpartum can be beautiful - but also incredibly hard.
You deserve care that sees the full picture of what you’re experiencing.
Perinatal Psychiatry FAQs
What is perinatal psychiatry?
Perinatal psychiatry focuses on mental health during pregnancy and postpartum, including conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma.
Can I take medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
In some cases, yes. We carefully evaluate risks and benefits to create the safest possible treatment plan for you and your baby.
What is postpartum OCD?
It involves intrusive, distressing thoughts and compulsive behaviors related to the baby’s safety, often without any intent to act on the thoughts.
Do you accept insurance for perinatal psychiatry?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield/Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar Health, Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid), and the First Health Network, including Denver Health Employee Plans and Elevate Affordable Care Act (ACA) Exchange Plans.
Is it normal to feel anxious or depressed during pregnancy or postpartum?
Yes, these experiences are common and treatable. You are not alone, and support can help significantly.
What is postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can occur after childbirth, involving sadness, fatigue, emotional numbness, or difficulty bonding.
Do you treat birth trauma or PTSD?
Yes. We provide treatment for trauma-related symptoms including flashbacks, anxiety, avoidance, and emotional distress after birth experiences.
How do I get started?
You can book an appointment directly through our website and we’ll guide you through the intake process.
