chicago pregnancy counseling

Chicago Pregnancy and Post-Childbirth Counseling


While pregnancy is often an emotionally bonding experience for many couples, who spend the pregnancy learning about the developing baby and preparing their home for an infant, we find that many couples don't know how their relationship will change after the baby is born.

The therapists at Symmetry Counseling are available to meet with the expectant mom, dad, or couple to discuss and develop a relationship plan for remaining connected to your partner throughout the first months/years of your new child's life. To learn more about pregnancy and post-childbirth counseling contact Symmetry Counseling today.


Some topics of focus will include:

  • Child care responsibilities: will there be a stay-at-home parent? Daycare? Babysitter?
  • Expectations of your partner after the baby is born
  • Household division of labor
  • Perspectives on how the couple relationship may change
  • Maternity/Paternity leave
  • Financial planning
  • Finding time for self-care
  • Risks of post-partum depression
  • Maintaining couple time
  • Decision making process for parenting issues
  • Family of Origin involvement: Boundaries