If you are anticipating baby blues because of a family history, or your birth plan turned out to be a best laid plan that went awry, you may need extra reassurance during this time. My hospital experience was most often in the ObGyn clinic, L&D, and the NICU, and I was a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) for 12 years in Charleston. In my practice I provide support and help clients develop skills to manage the anxiety, trauma, and grief that often surround the experience of childbirth. I have worked with both mothers and fathers and welcome newborns in the office and virtually. While I am a former CLC, my training and belief as a therapist is that happy, settled parents provide the best opportunities for children to find their way, regardless of feeding choices.