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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Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts: Why They Happen and How to Heal
A new mother once told me, “Sometimes I get these awful thoughts that come out of nowhere. They scare me so much I can’t even say them out... more »
When Worry Won’t Stop: Understanding Postpartum Anxiety
You check your baby’s breathing for the third time in an hour. You listen for every sound, watch every movement, and replay every “what... more »
Why Postpartum Feels So Emotionally Lonely for So Many Mothers
Many women expect postpartum to be exhausting. What they don’t expect is how emotionally disorienting it can feel. You can love your baby deeply and... more »
Why So Many Mothers Feel Emotionally Invisible
Many mothers spend their days meeting everyone else’s needs while slowly disappearing from themselves. Not physically, but emotionally. Their... more »
Supporting a Neurodivergent Partner After Baby
When a new baby arrives, even the most connected couples find themselves navigating a new rhythm. But when one partner is neurodivergent- living with... more »
Maternal Gatekeeping: Why It Happens and How Couples Can Rebuild Balance
After birth, many parents expect teamwork to come naturally, yet reality often feels more complicated. One mother I worked with said, “I kept telling... more »
Why Relationships Change After Having Kids, and How to Stay Close
Becoming a parent changes nearly everything- your routines, priorities, and how much energy you have left at the end of the day. For many couples, the early... more »
Parenting While Neurodivergent
A client once told me, “Everyone says motherhood is hard, but I think it’s different for me. The noise, the unpredictability, the... more »
I Don’t Feel Like Myself After Having a Baby: Rediscovering Yourself
You keep waiting to feel like yourself again. You thought it would happen after the first few weeks. Or once you started sleeping more. Or once your body... more »
Why Is Parenting So Hard?
When it comes to parenting, you’ve probably said it out loud at some point: why is this so hard? You love your kids. You’re grateful for them.... more »
Am I a Bad Mom? Struggling with Mom Guilt
We've all felt like a bad mom before. You’ve probably asked it quietly, maybe after snapping at your partner, or putting your baby down a little too... more »
Toddler Tantrums: What’s Normal and How to Handle Them
If you’ve ever carried a wailing, spaghetti-limbed toddler out of a grocery store while your face burns with embarrassment—this is for you.... more »
Key Differences Between Psychodynamic Therapy and CBT for Perinatal Anxiety
Did you know that nearly 20 percent of mothers experience perinatal anxiety during pregnancy or in the first year after birth? The Canadian... more »
Growing Your Family: Second Baby, Sibling Dynamics & You
For many parents, the decision to have a second baby is far from simple. The joy of welcoming a first child often brings an overwhelming sense of love,... more »
Sex and Gender Disappointment: Insights from a Perinatal Therapist
Bringing a child into the world is a deeply personal and transformative experience. Expectant parents often dream about the life they'll share with their... 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 »
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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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