Pregnancy and birth are powerful, transformative experiences that can awaken deep love, connection, strength, and also uncertainty, ambivalence, fear, or grief. For some, this time is marked by awe: the first flutter of movement, the sound of a heartbeat, the growing sense of someone taking shape inside. For others, the experience may come as a surprise, bring mixed feelings, or stir up unresolved emotions.

Pregnancy is the journey of growing a baby within; birth is the moment that brings that baby earthside. These are sacred transitions filled with possibility, but also layered and complex. Even in the most wanted pregnancies, it’s common to feel stretched physically, emotionally, and mentally. And in pregnancies that are unplanned or come with uncertainty, those feelings can be even more pronounced.

At Stork, we hold space for the full spectrum of experiences. Whether this chapter is one of longed-for joy, quiet ambivalence, inner conflict, or something in between, your story matters. We’re here to support not just the practical aspects, but the emotional and psychological journey of becoming, or not becoming, a parent.

Were here to help you with the emotional and psychological experiences of…

• Emotional shifts and mental health challenges in pregnancy

• Conflicted or ambivalent feelings about pregnancy

• Preparing for birth - emotionally and psychologically

• Creating a birth experience that feels informed and supported

• Building connection with your baby in utero

• Birth and pregnancy after previous trauma or loss

• Birth trauma

• Relationship changes during pregnancy

• Pregnancy complications or unexpected outcomes

• Identity transitions

• And more…