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      • Bipolar Disorder
      • Perinatal PTSD
      • Perinatal Psychosis
      • Breastfeeding
      • Young Parenting
      • Pregnancy Loss
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  • About
    • Who We Are
    • What We Believe
  • Services
    • Women's Counseling
    • Family Counseling
    • Children's Counseling
    • Breastfeeding
  • Classes & Outreach
    • For The Community
    • For Professionals
  • Resources
    • Perinatal Depression
    • Perinatal Anxiety
    • Perinatal OCD
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Perinatal PTSD
    • Perinatal Psychosis
    • Breastfeeding
    • Young Parenting
    • Pregnancy Loss
    • High-Risk Pregnancy
    • Single Parenting
    • Fathers
    • Infertility
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    • Birth Planning
    • Military Families
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Navigating Complicated Pregnancies

A high-risk pregnancy can bring significant mental health challenges for both the mother and baby's well-being. Support and open communication with healthcare providers and seeking mental health support are essential to help manage these challenges and promote emotional wellbeing during pregnancy. 

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Bedrest

If your provider instructs you to follow bedrest, it means there is a health condition that could cause premature labor or pregnancy complications. You may be on bedrest for a few weeks, or even several months to better your chances of carrying to term. It's important for women on bed rest to seek emotional support and find ways to stay mentally engaged during this challenging time. 


Being on bedrest during pregnancy can lead to various mental health challenges, including feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression. The sudden loss of independence and normal routine can cause frustration and stress, while concerns about the baby's health may heighten anxiety. Prolonged inactivity can also contribute to feelings of loneliness and a sense. of disconnection from daily life. 

Birthing parents that have high-risk pregnancies may experience -

  • Worsening underlying medical problems
  • Worsening mental health
  • Feelings of helplessness
  • Intense worry & anxiety about yourself or your baby
  • Isolation or loneliness due to activity changes
  • Emotional exhaustion
  • Boredom
  • Guilt

High-Risk Pregnancies can feel Isolating.

The uncertainty involved in a high-risk pregnancy, coupled with frequent medical monitoring can be incredibly stressful. The intense pressure to follow strict medical advice, life restrictions/bedrest, and the disappointment in an unwanted pregnancy experience can all become overwhelming. 

It is your courage and not your fear that will create the path for your baby to arrive safely in your loving arms.


Linda Burke, MD

Resource List

Friendly High Risk Pregnancy Help, Support & AdviceHigh Risk Pregnancy HelpHigh Risk Pregnancy: What to do and How to CopeKeep Em Cookin

Books

100 Questions & Answers About Your High-Risk Pregnancy, by Elizabeth S. Platt and Betty Campbell (2009)

High-Risk Pregnancy: Why Me? Understanding and Managing a Potential Preterm Pregnancy. A Medical and Emotional Guide, by Kelly Whitehead and Dr. Vincenzo Berghella (2011)

Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy, by Parijat Deshpande (2018)



988: Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 

If you are feeling vulnerable or suicidal or are worried about someone, call 988, the national number for all mental health, substance use, and suicide crises. For more information on this lifeline, visit 

Alabama Department of Mental Health website. 

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