Katheleen Hawes, PhD provides clinical services in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and at the Perinatal and Postpartum Clinic at the Center for Children and Families at Women and Infants Hospital, where she treats women and their partners
experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety issues.
Find groups throughout WA state especially for parents
experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Minimum of 2 years experience treating parents
experiencing a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder.
Shespecializes in working with families seeking sleep support while
experiencing a perinatal mood disorder, with families of high needs children, and during times of transition (such as back to work / childcare, or introducing a second baby into the family).
You may be
experiencing a perinatal mood and anxiety disorders if you are feeling anxious, empty, irritable and angry, or out of control following the birth of a child.
Find groups throughout WA state especially for parents
experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Approximately 15 - 20 % of new mothers will
experience a perinatal mood disorder.
Baby blues are common for the first few weeks, but as many as one in seven women
experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and even psychosis.
About 13 % of women
experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD), and up to 50 % their partners can also experience symptoms of the same issues.
women will
experience a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder during pregnancy or after childbirth.
While nearly 80 percent of all new moms experience a mild form of depression and anxiety, commonly referred to as the «baby blues,» approximately 20 percent of new moms
experience a perinatal mood, anxiety or mental health disorder.
As mothers and fathers who have
experienced perinatal mood disorders, we are keenly aware of the lack of information and support available.
The line is staffed by parents who have
experienced a perinatal mood and / or anxiety disorder and has recovered fully, or licensed therapist with specialized training in perinatal mental health.
In my work with mothers, I see many women who
experience perinatal mood / anxiety issues (PMADs), perinatal loss (miscarriage), fertility challenges, and traumatic birth situations (see prior articles on these subjects on my GoodTherapy.org profile page).
Not exact matches
... and 1 in 10 men
experience serious
mood and anxiety disorders during the
perinatal period around the birth of a child.
The fellow will treat
perinatal women who require treatment due to
perinatal mood and anxiety symptoms, attachment / bonding issues, traumatic birth
experiences or acute psychiatric crises.
Five years of clinical
experience required and a minimum of two years of
experience working with new and expecting mothers suffering from
perinatal mood and anxiety disorders;
• Personal or Family history of Depression or Anxiety • History of severe PMS or PMDD • Chronic Pain or Illness • Fertility Treatments • Miscarriage • Traumatic or Stressful Pregnancy or Birthing
Experience • Abrupt Discontinuation of Breastfeeding • Substance Abuse Knowing the signs and symptoms of a
perinatal mood disorder such as Postpartum Depression (PPD) or Anxiety are very important in order to get the appropriate help.
If you think you may be
experiencing a
perinatal or postpartum
mood and anxiety disorder, don't hesitate to get help.
The 2 - day PSI Certificate of Completion Course, taught by
experienced and engaging faculty, is a thorough and evidence - based curriculum designed for nurses, physicians, social workers, mental health providers, childbirth professionals, social support providers, or anyone interested in learning skills and knowledge for assessment and treatment of
perinatal mood disorders.
For over 20 years she has provided clinical services to clients facing postpartum adjustment and
mood disorders, traumatic childbirth
experiences,
perinatal loss, NICU stays and medically fragile children, and fertility challenges.
If you or someone you know is
experiencing symptoms or changes related to
perinatal mood disorders, difficulty with a pregnancy or becoming pregnant, adjusting to parenthood or are
experienced parents going through life adjustments of high stress, mental health therapy can help.
According to Postpartum Progress, one in seven women will
experience postpartum depression or some other
perinatal mood disorder.
My
experience in substance abuse, disease management,
perinatal / post partum issues,
mood disorders, and anxiety disorders provide me the ability to offer clients a wide variety of knowledge and therapeutic approaches.»
The fellow will treat
perinatal women who require treatment due to
perinatal mood and anxiety symptoms, attachment / bonding issues, traumatic birth
experiences or acute psychiatric crises.
Five years of clinical
experience required and a minimum of two years of
experience working with new and expecting mothers suffering from
perinatal mood and anxiety disorders;
... and 1 in 10 men
experience serious
mood and anxiety disorders during the
perinatal period around the birth of a child.
My birth and postpartum
experience revealed a lack of support and candor surrounding
perinatal mood disorders, when birth doesn't go the way you expected and the challenges of becoming a parent.
Lana has extensive
experience working with teens and adults
experiencing various concerns such as depression, anxiety, self - esteem, stress management, effective communication, life changes, and
perinatal / postpartum
mood and anxiety disorders.
Postpartum Support International (PSI) is the world's leading organization in advocating, educating, and providing support for women
experiencing postpartum depression and other
perinatal mood disorders.