For some women the period after having a baby is the only time in your life where you will feel so alone, yet you won't be physically because you have a newborn baby right in front of you.  

I've been in this lonely place before too. The emotional toll that pregnancy and that first year after having a baby (perinatal period) take on you, is draining and lonely; especially at 3 AM when your anxiety kicks in and you're up alone when everyone, including your baby (if you're having good night), is sleeping.  While it's not normal, the emotional effect of the perinatal period is very common and referred to as Perinatal Mood Disorders- which includes depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and other cluster of behaviors and symptoms.  I want you to know that it's not normal, because I don't want you to stay stuck in that emotional place that you're in and miss this amazing opportunity with your little one and loved ones.  But I also need you to know that it's common because I don't want you to feel alone while you wait to call me.  

As a Perinatal Mental Health Certified therapist, I help pregnant and postpartum women reduce their symptoms of depression and anxiety, thereby allowing them to get back to finding joy in this stage of life. I firmly believe that every woman deserves to enjoy pregnancy and parenthood.

You are not alone.  You are not to blame.  You are a wonderful mother, partner, and woman.  We can and we will get thru this.