Planning for Postpartum Workshop

If you are pregnant and want to learn more about how to support your mental health through pregnancy and postpartum, this 1.5hr workshop is for you.

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Planning for Postpartum Workshop

Information

What exactly is postpartum depression and anxiety? How can I tell the difference between the Baby Blues and postpartum depression or anxiety?

Learn about prevalence, risk factors, and symptoms of common mental health concerns that occur in pregnancy and postpartum.

Planning

What areas do people often find difficult to manage in the postpartum period? What strategies can I implement now or plan for in order to make the transition to parenthood go more smoothly?

Learn about common challenges that impact mental health in the postpartum period, and discuss practical things you can do ahead of time.

Resources

Although it's impossible to predict exactly which resources you will need, it can be helpful to consider what you might need and do some research ahead of time.

Whether it's a mental health provider, lactation consultant, or physiotherapist, having some resources lined up can help you access support in a timely fashion if the need arises.

What to Expect

This is 1.5-hour workshop takes place on the first Monday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm.

It is an interactive format where, along with sharing information and tools about postpartum mental health, participants are encouraged to ask questions and share experiences.

This workshop is geared to anyone in the prenatal period who is looking to learn more about mental health - whether you have a current diagnosis or past history of mental health concerns, are expecting your first baby or will be integrating a baby into your family, you are welcome!

** Please note these sessions are NOT therapy or counselling, but are meant to answer questions and provide you with additional information about mental health concerns and services***