Perinatal Psychiatry

Conditions Treated

• Depression during pregnancy (antenatal depression)

• Postpartum depression

• Anxiety during pregnancy

• Postpartum anxiety and postpartum OCD

• Postpartum psychosis (evaluation and coordination of urgent care)

• Anxiety and mood changes related to breastfeeding, sleep disruption, and the fourth trimester

• Pre-existing psychiatric conditions (bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, ADHD) that need to be managed safely through pregnancy and postpartum

Why a PMH-C Certification Matters

Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) is a credential specific to providers who have demonstrated specialized training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders — it is not automatically held by every psychiatrist. Combined with prior clinical training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Borman's background allows her to evaluate psychiatric symptoms alongside the physical and hormonal realities of pregnancy and postpartum recovery, rather than treating mental health in isolation from the rest of what's happening in a patient's body.

What to Expect

An initial evaluation covers psychiatric history, current symptoms, pregnancy or postpartum status, and any medications already in use. Treatment planning weighs the risks and benefits of medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding carefully and individually — there is no single "safe" or "unsafe" answer that applies to every patient, and decisions are made collaboratively based on current evidence and each patient's specific history.

Appointments are available via telehealth throughout Pennsylvania, which many perinatal and postpartum patients find easier to manage around infant care and recovery than in-person visits.

You're Not Failing at Motherhood — You May Be Experiencing a Treatable Condition

Many patients come in after being told their symptoms are "normal" new-parent exhaustion or "just hormones." Postpartum depression and anxiety are common, real, and treatable medical conditions — not a reflection of your capability as a parent. If you're having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, that is a psychiatric emergency, and immediate care matters more than waiting for a routine appointment.