What are PMADS?
PMADs are Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders that can show up for mom during pregnancy and postpartum (up to 2 years post birth), and also for dad’s as well. PMAD’s include, anxiety, depression, OCD, bi polar disorder, and psychosis.
80% of new moms experience “baby blues”
1 in 7 new mothers will experience anxiety and depression during their perinatal period
1 in 10 dads will experience depression during the postpartum period.
You are not alone, and PMAD’s can be helped. Through screening and proper support, you can feel more like yourself again.
Perinatal Support Groups
Serenity Counselling is offering Pregnant and Postpartum support groups for moms.
What to Expect:
Support from other moms who may have similar questions and challenges that you have
Discussion on how to manage your new parent identity
Learn self regulation, self compassion, and how to improve communication with your partner
Learn how to develop postpartum resilience
Who Can Join:
Pregnancy groups welcome pregnant moms at any stage in pregnancy
Postpartum groups welcome moms with kids under the age of 2
Kids under 6 months are welcome to attend the groups
*Support groups for dads will be starting based on interest. Please contact me for more information
Intake forms must be completed prior to starting the groups.
Please email for more details on how to sign up