Support for Parents & Caregivers
Supporting the mental health of parents and caregivers is crucial, as the transition to parenthood can be both joyful and challenging- particularly if your baby is struggling with colic or ongoing discomfort. Numerous resources are available to provide assistance during this period; these are a few that our patients and their families have found helpful.
Use the link above to join our Facebook support group: a virtual spaces for parents and caregivers to discuss their challenges and seek advice from others who have been through similar situations.
Postpartum depression is a serious mood disorder that can affect new parents, causing persistent feedings of sadness, hopelessness and disinterest in day to day life and impacting the ability to care for oneself or the baby.
Postpartum anxiety can affect new parents, causing excessive worry and fear that's often focused on the well-being of the baby. It can cause feelings of constant, overwhelming stress that impact the ability to function.