At Bloom Psychotherapy, we provide specialized virtual therapy across Canada for fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting mental health.
This blog shares therapist-informed insights on what many people experience, but don’t often say out loud.
You might be here because you’re:
- Trying to conceive or navigating infertility
- Experiencing pregnancy anxiety or birth trauma
- Struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety
- Feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or unlike yourself
You’re not alone, and this is exactly the kind of work we do every day.
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Birth Trauma and Postpartum Emotional Health
The birth of a child is often seen as a joyous and transformative experience. However, for some women, childbirth can be a traumatic event that leaves... more »
How Affirmations Helped Me on My Fertility Journey
Embarking on a fertility journey can be emotionally challenging, filled with ups and downs. During my own experience, I discovered the transformative power of... more »
The Power of Self-Compassion for New Parents
Becoming a new parent is a life-altering experience filled with joy, love, and challenges. Increasing self-compassion is highly important for new parents and... more »
Lesser-Known Symptoms of Postpartum Mood Disorders (PMAD)
Postpartum mood disorders (PMAD) encompass a wide range of mental health conditions that can affect new parents. While many are familiar with common symptoms... more »
Managing Postpartum Resentment
Becoming a parent is a joyous and life-changing experience, but for many new moms, the postpartum period can also be a time of intense emotions, including... more »
Unmasking Male Postpartum Depression
When we think of postpartum depression, we often associate it with new mothers. However, it's crucial to recognize that men can also experience... more »
Supporting a Loved One After Miscarriage: Nurturing Compassion and Understanding
By Tara at Bloom - Supporting a Loved One After Miscarriage Experiencing a miscarriage is a deeply painful and often isolating experience for... more »
The Benefits of Doula Support: Empowering Your Journey
Throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, having the right support can make a significant difference in the overall well-being and satisfaction of both the... more »
Self-Care for Parents Struggling with Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is often considered a significant part of the bonding experience between a parent and their newborn. However, not all parents are able to breastfeed... more »
Navigating Jealousy During Infertility
Infertility can be a difficult and emotional journey, and it's not uncommon for people who are struggling with infertility to feel jealous of others who are... more »
Complicated Grief and PTSD in the Context of Perinatal Loss
Perinatal loss, the heartbreaking experience of losing a baby during pregnancy or shortly after birth, can have profound and long-lasting effects on parents.... more »
Baby Blues versus PMADs: Understanding the Difference and Seeking Support
Becoming a parent is an incredible journey filled with joy, but it can also bring about emotional challenges. Many new parents experience mood swings and... more »
Do You Miss Sex Before Infertility?
For couples navigating fertility, sex and romance can feel like not only a chore, but an intense, all-consuming, full-time job. Many spent years trying... more »
Pregnancy after Birth Trauma
Pregnancy after birth trauma can be a challenging and emotional journey. Birth trauma can occur during pregnancy, delivery, or postpartum, and it can include... more »
Navigating Grief after Stillbirth
Stillbirth is a devastating loss that profoundly affects parents, as well as extended family and friends. It is defined as the loss of a baby after 20 weeks of... more »
The Power of Humor During IVF Treatments
Undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments can be a rollercoaster of emotions. The stress, anxiety, and uncertainties that accompany the process can... more »
Managing the Baby Blues: Your Next Steps in Postpartum
For many, bringing home a new baby can create stress and exhaustion, as well as having to cope with an enormous amount of postpartum hormones. This... more »
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Most people are not getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation affects your mental and emotional health, and those with mental health problems are more... more »
Do you Struggle With Mom Guilt?
Mom guilt is that feeling where we constantly feel like we're not doing enough as parents, not doing things “right”, or making decisions... more »
Do you Prioritize your Mental Health?
Mental health struggles are not uncommon! In fact, one in three Canadians (about 9.1 million people) will be affected by a mental illness during their... more »
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Our team of perinatal therapists are parents themselves and understand how complex this journey can be. They understand fertility, postpartum, and how the rest of our lives can affect these times.
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Services are provided through secure online video-conferencing or by telephone to anyone in Canada.
We are an LGBTQ affirmative practice and welcome all individuals or couples who seek support and guidance at any point in their lives.
We work to foster an inclusive environment that supports and does not discriminate, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or disability. We recognize that families are built in many ways and welcome any and all families.
Babies are always welcome in session.
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