Support for Fathers and Partners NEAR IRVINE, ca



According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), 1 in 10 men suffer from depression, typically starting 3 to 5 months after the birth of their baby. Our team believes it is important for dads/partners to address these mood changes and know they are not alone. 



Support for Fathers and Partners IN ORANGE COUNTY AS WELL AS ONLINE THERAPY ANYWHERE IN CALIFORNIA




Prenatal and postpartum depression can look different for men than women, some of the symptoms include:







Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed following the birth of a child is a normal aspect of parenthood. Still, if symptoms persist or if they interfere with daily life or the ability to care for the child, then it could be postpartum depression. This is true for both mothers and fathers.

Many postpartum depression symptoms are synonymous with major depressive disorder. Symptoms vary from person to person. You may experience some, not all, and they can vary in degree. 





  • Fatigue 
  • Changes in appetite 
  • Irritability 
  • Low motivation
  • Withdrawing from relationships
  • Sleeplessness
  • Excessive worry
  • Brain fog
  • Unexplained aches or pains
  • Feeling worthless or guilty
  • Thoughts of suicide
  • Thoughts of harming the baby






HOW WE CAN HELP

Our clinicians here at Unfiltered Therapy are experienced in helping fathers cope during the pregnancy and postpartum period. Fathers and partners may benefit from individual or couples therapy. 



Support for Fathers and Partners in orange county ca

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