Pregnancy can be stressful, even under the best conditions and receiving a prenatal diagnosis can significantly intensify that stress. Hormonal changes during and after pregnancy may also contribute to mental health challenges, impacting both parents and their babies. Conditions such as postpartum depression, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, even psychosis can arise during pregnancy or in the postpartum period.
At Phoenix Children’s Center for Fetal and Neonatal Care, our multidisciplinary team is committed to supporting families through uncertain pregnancies, before and after birth. Our perinatal mental health-certified therapists partner closely with families and their care teams, offering comprehensive emotional and mental health support from pregnancy through postpartum.
If feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt or overwhelming emotions become difficult to manage, trust your instincts. Talk to any of your Phoenix Children’s care team members, who can connect you with our experienced providers. Our specialists offer evidence-based care, including psychiatric evaluations, therapeutic support and resources tailored for parents navigating prenatal diagnoses, prolonged hospital stays and postpartum transitions.
At Phoenix Children’s, we prioritize the mental and emotional well-being of every family. Our goal is to ensure positive bonding experiences and healthier outcomes for parents and their babies. Beyond working with families directly, we educate other healthcare professionals to improve mental health care today and for future generations.
Immediate Crisis Support
If you are experiencing severe psychological symptoms and need to speak with someone now, call 988. The new 988 dialing code offers a convenient way to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Call 988 from anywhere in the U.S. anytime for free, confidential support.
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