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Postpartum Psychiatry logo. Specializing in mental health after childbirth, including postpartum depression and anxiety.

The postpartum year brings major emotional and hormonal shifts—often beyond what’s portrayed. Whether you gave birth or became a parent another way, your mental health matters. We provide care for postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, rage, and trauma. You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault.

Mother and Baby
“I keep checking the baby over and over to make sure they’re breathing. I can’t stop.”
“I love my baby, but sometimes I want to run away—and then I feel terribly guilty.”
“I thought I’d bond right away, but I didn’t—and I’m afraid
to tell anyone.”
“My thoughts unsettle me, but I’m more scared
people will judge me
or think I’m not safe.”

Let’s talk about postpartum mental health—

Hormonal shifts, identity changes, sleep deprivation, and isolation all affect your mental health.

​The risk of all postpartum mental health issues is higher for people with a history of mood, anxiety, or trauma-related disorders.

About 12% of new mothers

experience postpartum depression

And,
it's more than just depression...​
Postpartum anxiety and postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are even more common—and often overlooked.
Intrusive thoughts are common and do not mean you’re dangerous — they often show up in postpartum OCD.

​About 14% 

have some OCD symptoms

​About 21%

face anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum

Sad on Couch

When You Feel Off

Not all postpartum struggles look like depression—you might feel foggy, overwhelmed, or disconnected. You don’t have to wait for a crisis. We’re here to listen and support you with care that fits your experience.

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You’re Still a
Good Mom

Struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re human. Hard days don’t erase your love or effort. You can need help and still be a great mom. We’re here to remind you of that.

Ghostly Glow

Untangling
Thoughts
from Fears

Scary or intrusive thoughts are common postpartum, especially with anxiety or OCD—and they can feel overwhelming. We provide a safe space to talk, find clarity, and learn tools to manage them. You are not your thoughts, and you're not alone.

Permission to be Vulnerable

You don’t have to pretend you’re okay or bounce back fast. Postpartum care means making space for real feelings and accepting support. Vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s strength

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Finding Steady Ground

Postpartum can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, stability is possible. Whether it’s therapy, medication, or a listening ear—we’re here to help you reconnect and feel like yourself again.

Mother and Daughter

Whether you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or like yourself one moment and lost the next, you are not alone — and it’s not your fault.

You deserve support that honors both the biology and the emotional weight of this transition. We provide thoughtful, evidence-based care to help you feel more grounded, understood, and supported in the postpartum experience.

Let's connect

OBGYN Psychiatry. Reproductive and perinatal mental health for women

Contact

206-207-7547

206-339-1448 fax

If you are experiencing a psychiatric or mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 

OBGYN Psychiatry does not provide crisis services or 24/7 on-call coverage.

This policy ensures that you receive immediate and appropriate care in urgent situations.
Postpartum Support International logo – mental health resources for parents

​Offers guidance and hope to individuals and families affected by maternal mental health conditions.

 

Call 800-944-4773

Text 503-894-9453

Free support groups.

postpartum.net

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline logo – HRSA support line for maternal mental health

Confidential support

Resources

Interventions

Available 24/7

Call or text

833-TLC-MAMA

833-852-6262

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

​​Talk to Someone You Trust

If you or someone you know is experiencing postpartum depression or another maternal mental health condition, remember that you are not alone.

 

Support is available, and recovery is possible. Reach out to a trusted friend, partner, family member, or healthcare provider for help.

24/7
Crisis Support

If you are facing an emergency, please visit your nearest emergency room or call for immediate assistance.

 

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Dial 988 for free and confidential support.

 

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 for immediate support from a trained counselor, available anytime.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org

If needed: Please use these resources for help before we connect:

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