Women’s & Reproductive Mental Health Services

Women go through a number of unique life-experiences that can greatly shift their bodies. It is highly important that the mind is also supported during these times of challenge and change. This is why, here at Rivia Mind, we have a special Women’s Reproductive & Mental Health team, dedicated to understanding, and supporting the unique needs of women. 

Here are some experiences that seeking expert help can make a great difference in your quality of life: 

• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
  

  Are you experiencing irritability or low moods before your period? It can be very common to have changes in mood, stress tolerance, or even food cravings before and after your period. But if it’s interfering with what you want to do in your daily life, then it may be time to reach out.  Our team can help you identify if a short term medication is needed, or help you reach a better understanding of your recurrent emotions, as well as help you cope with the hormonal changes each month. 

• Pregnancy Planning
  

  Are you planning for pregnancy and feeling overwhelmed? Unsure about what psychiatric medication is safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding? Speaking with a specialist who has up to date knowledge is very important. It’s also a great time to establish treatment so that you have more support for when you become pregnant and post delivery. Our team can walk you through all the stages and be with you each step of the way.

• Fertility Concerns
  

  Fertility concerns can be a long and frustrating  journey. It can feel like running a marathon without an end in sight. It is important to take care of your mental health during this time. How one becomes a parent can look different. Whether it be through IVF, IUI (intrauterine insemination), surrogacy or adoption. Mental health services can provide you with the tools to help you cope with the emotional impact these challenges create.

 

• Pregnancy Loss
  

  Miscarriages, terminations, intrauterine death (fetal death prior to birth) and stillbirth are all classified as a pregnancy loss.  The loss at any one of these stages can be devastating to the individual and family.  Everyone will grieve in their own way.  Working with a professional through the grief process can provide you with tools as well as an avenue to talk through and process the loss.

 

• Birth Trauma
  

  Birth trauma is different for everyone.  It can be the result of a difficult/ high risk pregnancy, induction of labor, prolonged birth, unmanaged pain or extreme pain, assisted delivery by forceps or vacuum, emergency cesarean birth, feeling unheard, or harm to the mom or baby.  How one perceives the event can lead to birth trauma or post traumatic stress disorder (if untreated). Some individuals may experience anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, nightmares or feel less attached to the baby.

 

• Postpartum Support Group
  

  Our virtual postpartum support group will provide a safe non-judgemental space for women in the postpartum period who are suffering from mood disorders. The content discussed will be confidential. Each group will vary in content based on needs of the group. Anticipated topics include attachment, bonding, lactation, support in the postpartum period, recovery after birth, parenting, etc.

  Our virtual postpartum support group is currently on pause until further notice.

   

   

 

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