Pregnancy is often portrayed as a joyful time, but for many women, it also brings unexpected emotional challenges. If you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or low during your pregnancy, you're not alone. At the American Wellness Center in Dubai, we offer compassionate, professional support to help you navigate the mental and emotional complexities of pregnancy with care and confidence.
Who This Is For
This service is ideal for women in Dubai who are:
- Experiencing anxiety, irritability, or low mood during pregnancy
- Struggling with fears about childbirth or becoming a parent
- Managing high-risk pregnancies or previous pregnancy loss
- Feeling isolated, disconnected, or unsupported during this life change
- Balancing pregnancy with demanding work or personal responsibilities
If you're navigating any of these challenges, professional support can offer clarity, reassurance, and emotional steadiness throughout your pregnancy.
What We Address
Our antenatal mental health support includes care for:
- Prenatal Anxiety: Excessive worry, tension, or racing thoughts
- Depression During Pregnancy: Persistent sadness, tearfulness, or withdrawal
- Pregnancy-Related Insomnia: Trouble sleeping due to stress or physical discomfort
- Birth-Related Fears: Fear of labor, medical procedures, or complications
- Emotional Adjustment: Difficulty adapting to pregnancy, changing identity, or body image shifts
- Past Trauma Triggers: Emotional responses tied to previous losses or trauma
These areas of focus allow us to personalize your care and ensure your mental wellbeing is prioritized alongside your physical health.
Our Approach
We provide individualized care through:
- Therapy Sessions: Talk therapy (CBT, ACT) to manage thoughts, fears, and emotional changes
- Mindfulness & Relaxation Techniques: Breathing, visualization, and grounding to ease anxiety
- Collaborative Care: Coordinated support with your OB-GYN or midwife if needed
- Culturally Sensitive Support: Respectful care for expat women and diverse cultural experiences
- Holistic Monitoring: Ongoing check-ins to support both emotional and physical wellbeing
Our methods are tailored to what feels right and safe for you during this uniquely personal time.
Why Choose American Wellness Center
- Women-focused mental health care in the heart of Dubai
- Licensed psychologists and psychiatrists with expertise in perinatal mental health
- Safe, non-judgmental environment for emotional expression
- Bilingual and multicultural team to support Dubai's diverse population
- Seamless coordination with obstetric care providers
You’ll be supported by a dedicated team who truly understands the emotional nuances of pregnancy and early motherhood.
How to Get Started
Seeking help during pregnancy is a sign of strength. We welcome you to schedule a confidential consultation to understand your options and create a supportive care plan. Visit our Female Mental Health page to explore related services or Contact us today to book your first session.
