Adored Mothers Perinatal Therapy Center, PLLC
Where women and children are empowered to AMPlify their life.
Angela Pidala, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C, RPT™
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” - Reinhold Niebuhr
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Confronting grief: How an Austin mother’s group is working to support families through loss​
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"Pidala often reminds mothers that both grief and healing takes time.
“Grief has to be an intentional and conscious process to be able to move through it. It’s completely normal and necessary for the healing process,” she said.
According to Pidala, the statistics surrounding pregnancy loss are staggering: up to 20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, with 80% occurring within the first seven weeks. More than 50% of stillbirths have no known cause, leaving many families grappling with unanswered questions.
“That question of like, ‘Why me? Why this baby?’ can be overwhelming,” Pidala noted."
8 Mental Health Stigmas to Address on World Mental Health Day
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4. Change perinatal mental health narratives.
“I would love to decrease the stigma around perinatal mental health and also change the narrative of what perinatal mental health is,” says Angela Pidala, LCSW and owner of Adored Mothers Perinatal Therapy Center in Houston. “It is not just postpartum depression. It is not the momma’s fault. And with the proper support, care, and treatment, she can be well.”
"Perinatal mental health extends beyond postpartum depression: Angela Pidala advocates for a broader understanding of perinatal mental health, encompassing a wider range of experiences and timeframes, and emphasizes the importance of education and open communication."
