The Postpartum Stress Center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety disorders. In addition to this specialty the PPSC offers a full range of general counseling services to any individual or couple seeking support, including, but not limited to: Complete diagnostic assessment for postpartum mood disorders Screening for prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety Psychiatric evaluation and follow-up Consultation, training and supervision for healthcare professionals Risk assessment and counseling for women with a history of emotional illness who are preparing for pregnancy. Psychotherapy for depression during and after pregnancy Grief counseling for miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn loss or termination Infertility support Neonatal Intensive Care support Reproductive health issues Complications related to pregnancy & birth Support for exploration of women's issues including self-esteem, sexuality, body image, intimacy General counseling services for men, women, adolescents, couples Individual, group and couples therapy Support groups The most common illness following childbirth is postpartum depression (PPD), characterized by frequent crying, mood swings, irritability, extreme fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, loss of sexual interest, anxiety, appetite changes, negative scary thoughts, feelings of inadequacy, hopelessness and despair. In addition, thoughts of suicide and feelings of anger, shame and guilt are often present. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms after the birth of your baby, or if you are concerned about the way you feel, please seek the advice of your healthcare provider. The Postpartum Stress Center has expanded their services to include support and counseling for: Infertility, miscarriage, newborn loss, termination or stillbirth, Neonatal Intensive Care support, general bereavement, depression and anxiety during pregnancy, sexuality throughout the lifespan, reproductive health issues and complications related to pregnancy and birth. The staff at The Postpartum Stress Center is committed to the total well-being of each woman who comes for treatment and whenever possible maintains a collaborative relationship with other healthcare providers involved in her care. Information on this site is for informational purposes only. It can provide some self-help relief, but it should not serve as a substitute for a good, comprehensive evaluation by a professional. Copyright © The Postpartum Stress Center www.postpartumstress.com Materials posted on the site are copyrighted by The Postpartum Stress Center. All information on this website has been designed for personal use for individual women and their families. Users are free to copy for personal use, provided no fee is charged, no changes are made and credit is given to The Postpartum Stress Center. If organizations or agencies are interested in the use of any or all PPSC materials on this website for educational or training purposes, please contact the PPSC for license agreement information.