Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal mental health focuses on emotional well-being during pregnancy and the postpartum period—a time of profound physical, hormonal, and psychological change. While welcoming a baby can bring joy and meaning, it can also bring unexpected challenges. Many parents experience mood or anxiety symptoms during this time, including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, or emotional numbness. These experiences are common, and treatable.

At Estela Psychiatry we specialize in understanding and supporting the unique mental health needs that arise during pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and early parenthood. We provide comprehensive, evidence-based care tailored to your individual experience, whether you are managing new symptoms, adjusting to medication during pregnancy want to learn more about medication use during breastfeeding, or navigating the complex emotions that can accompany birth and parenthood.

Our approach combines expert medication management with compassionate support, coordination with your obstetric or primary care team when needed, and attention to sleep, nutrition, and hormonal balance. We believe that caring for a parent’s mental health is an essential part of caring for the whole family. Our goal is to help you feel safe, supported, and well as you recover, adjust, and reconnect with yourself and your growing family.