Are You Feeling the Heavy Weight of Motherhood?
You are Not Alone.
Finding Joy and Balance Is Within Reach.
Perinatal Health and Wellness
Motherhood is hard. I’m here to help.
MaternalCare Counselling
MaternalCare Counselling was founded on both personal and professional insight into the lack of support many women in Western culture experience today. Women have been conditioned to silently carry the emotional, physical, and mental load of motherhood, often without the understanding or resources they need. MaternalCare Counselling exists to change that — providing a space where women can feel seen, heard, and supported through every stage of motherhood and beyond.
Rooted in empathy, evidence-based practice, and a deep respect for each woman’s unique story, MaternalCare Counselling offers a holistic approach to mental health and maternal well-being. Our mission is to help women reconnect with themselves, find balance, and move forward with confidence and clarity.
You are not alone and deserve support.
The hardest part is asking for help.
It takes courage to reach out.
Motherhood is arguably one of the most difficult transitions you’ll go through and for that alone you deserve support. Moms are still shamed into believing they need to have it all together and do it with a smile on their face!
Is this realistic? Absolutely not. And it’s harmful too.
I’m here to help you find the realistic balance you deserve. Whether that’s feeling more joyful in your new normal or healing your past or present pain, we will create an individualized care plan to help you find inner peace and wellness. If parenting is your focus - we can work together to address any issues affecting your children. Many of the struggles our children face require our dedicated support but we don’t always know how to navigate them. Supporting you and your partner in rebuilding connection is often pivotal in finding a renewed sense of togetherness as you walk through this next chapter of life together.
In the past, it was believed that pregnancy and postpartum was solely a time of joy for most women. Today, research has shown that during pregnancy and/or in the postpartum period:
As many as 1 in 5 women in BC will experience significant depression, anxiety, and/or another mental health disorder within the first year after birth without treatment - and this can begin in pregnancy.
Perinatal depression (up to 16% of moms) and perinatal anxiety (15.8% - 17.1%) is more common than gestational diabetes mellitus (13%) or hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (3-10%).
80% of moms experience the “baby blues” in the first few weeks after baby arrives. Symptoms usually resolve within a week or two and do not require treatment.
25% of all women have experienced a miscarriage
No matter how severe your symptoms are, they are temporary and treatable. There are different paths to wellness, and together we can create a plan to increase your overall wellbeing.
