The Capital Psychology Clinic offers a specialist perinatal service for mothers, fathers, infants, couples and families, supporting them through planning, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting. This is a vulnerable time for families, in particular it is considered a high-risk time for parents as they face the many changes and life adjustments associated with trying to conceive, having a baby, and raising a child. Our psychologists work to support all involved and we encourage you to contact our service if you are experiencing difficulties, or require support in the following areas.
Planning
- Pre-conception and conception support
- Pre-termination or post-termination support
- Support through fertility treatment
- Mental health difficulties that may be impacting conception
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy support counselling
- Antenatal depression and anxiety
- Unplanned pregnancy – wanted and unwanted
- Perinatal grief and loss
- Anxieties associated with birth and parenthood
Postpartum
- Postnatal depression and anxiety
- Infant mental health
- Attachment and bonding with baby
- Birth trauma
- Premature birth and multiple birth
- Feelings of sadness, irritability, guilt and being overwhelmed
Parenting
- Preparation to parenthood
- Adjustment to parenthood
- Parenting approaches
- Relating to and understanding your baby, toddler or child
- Behaviour management strategies