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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Why Am I Feeling So Much Resentment After Having Kids?
A woman sat across from me recently and told me she was furious because her husband had left a coffee mug on the counter. Not in a joking way. Not in a... more »
Why Anxiety and Resentment Often Show Up Together
Postpartum anxiety is not always obvious. Learning the subtle signs can not only provide context to all these new feelings but can also minimize resentment.... more »
Why Your Relationship Changes So Much After Having Kids
Having children changes dynamics in ways many couples are completely unprepared for. Not because they don’t love each other. Not because the... 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 »
Relationship Struggles After Kids
No one really tells you how much your relationship will change after having kids. You expect exhaustion and busyness, not distance. Not the arguments... more »
Should We Get a Divorce?
It’s one of the hardest questions you can ask yourself: Should we get a divorce? By the time couples get here, they’re usually exhausted. The fights... more »
Maternal Gatekeeping and the Mental Load
You know that feeling when it’s just easier to do it yourself? When asking for help feels like more work than the task itself? When you finally get... more »
How Parenthood Affects Relationships (and How to Reconnect)
Relationship Concerns Through Every Stage of Parenthood Becoming a parent changes everything- your routines, priorities, and even how you see each other. The... more »
Navigating Conflict in Relationships: Therapist's Perspective
By Chloe at Bloom - Discussing Relationships Conflict is an inevitable part of relationships. While disagreements can feel uncomfortable, they are also... more »
Rebuilding Connection and Intimacy in Your Relationship
By Chloe at Bloom - Discussing Intimacy and Connection In the hustle of daily life, couples often find themselves feeling disconnected. Between work,... more »
Invisible But Heavy: The Emotional Labor of Motherhood No One Prepares You For
By Chloe at Bloom When we become mothers, we expect sleepless nights, diaper changes, and sticky kitchen floors. But few of us are prepared for the... 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 »
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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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