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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Guilt and Comparison in Secondary Infertility: A Therapist’s Perspective
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It often begins quietly: a longing for another baby, a new sibling, a fuller family. For many parents, the desire to grow their family feels natural and... 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 »
When Motherhood Meets Social Media: A Therapist’s Perspective on Comparison and Self-Worth
From a Therapist:I often meet mothers who whisper a version of the same confession: “I know social media isn’t real, but I still feel like... 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 »
Postpartum Relationship Challenges and How to Reconnect as a Couple
A friend once told me that after her baby arrived, she and her partner felt like they were living side by side: exhausted, loving, but speaking... more »
Postpartum Anxiety vs Depression: How to Recognize the Signs and Get Support
Understanding postpartum anxiety vs depression is crucial, because while both can appear after childbirth, they affect the mind and body in different ways.... more »
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
When people picture abuse, they usually think of bruises or shouting. Something visible. Something loud. But the truth is, many forms of intimate partner... more »
What Narcissism Really Is (And What It Isn’t)
It feels like everyone is talking about narcissism these days. There are thousands of posts and videos telling you how to “spot a... 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 »
Understanding PTSD and How Healing Actually Happens
You’ve probably heard of PTSD- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Maybe you picture soldiers, car crashes, or something catastrophic. But PTSD can happen... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Why You're Snapping at Your Kids (How to Stop Feeling Guilty)
You lose your temper and then immediately feel awful. You tell yourself you’ll stay calm next time. You even promise it. But then the noise, the... more »
Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
You might have imagined the moment after maternity leave- getting back to normal, using your brain again, having a bit of adult time. And maybe part of... more »
Why is IVF so Hard?
If you’re in the middle of IVF, you probably already know it’s not just about science and timing. It’s about waiting,... more »
How CBT Therapy Helps with Anxiety and Depression
You’ve probably heard of CBT therapy before (short for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). Maybe your doctor mentioned it, or a friend said it... more »
Coping with Infertility: Staying Connected and Emotionally Strong
I once spoke with a woman who shared that she had started skipping baby showers- not because she disliked babies, but because every invitation felt... more »
Postpartum Depression After Miscarriage
You don’t have to give birth to experience postpartum depression. It can happen after miscarriage too.Your body doesn’t know the difference... 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.
Connect with our Client Coordinator today to find the best fit for you.
CONTACT US
Bloom Psychotherapy
647-946-2229
Office Hours
9am-5pm ET
Monday-Friday
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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