The Birth Chat: A Perinatal Support Intensive
Real Conversations. Real Support. Real Life.
Becoming a parent is a profound transition—filled with joy, uncertainty, and emotional complexity. The Birth Chat isn’t just a blog. It’s now a space for deeper healing and community offered by Barksdale Missions.
Our Perinatal Support Intensive is a thoughtfully designed program for expecting and postpartum parents who need more structured support through anxiety, depression, trauma, or adjustment challenges. Whether you’re navigating mood shifts, intrusive thoughts, or struggles with bonding and daily functioning—you’re not alone.
At Barksdale Missions, we honor the whole person and the whole family. The Birth Chat Intensive offers a warm, relationship-centered environment where healing begins through real connection and evidence-based care.
Program Highlights:
- Virtual group support sessions three times a week
- Weekly individual therapy with a Certified Perinatal Mental Health clinician
- Optional family sessions for partners or parent-infant connection
- Integrated care coordination with your OB, primary care, or psychiatric provider
Common reasons people join The Birth Chat Intensive:
- Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)
- Birth trauma or NICU stays
- Disconnection from baby or partner
- Overwhelm in daily life and caregiving
- Loss or grief in the perinatal period
- Previous mental health diagnoses now resurfacing
Referrals & Inquiries:
We welcome self-referrals and referrals from OBs, midwives, pediatricians, or therapists.
Reach out to learn more—we’re here to walk with you.