Although they are seldom talked about in public, difficulties related to fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting can lead to emotional distress and a variety of feelings such as frustration, loneliness, anger, anxiety, overwhelm, and despair.

The following are common topics that can be helpful to explore in therapy:

• Postpartum depression and anxiety

• Infertility

• Fertility treatment (IUI, IVF)

• Third-party reproduction

• Pregnancy loss including miscarriage, abortion, reduction, and stillbirth

• Traumatic birth experiences

• Identity and role transitions

• Partner conflict and relationship shifts in parenthood