Grounded Beginnings · 12-Week Prenatal Program
Anxiety during pregnancy is common.
Suffering through it isn't necessary.
For pregnant women navigating anxiety, fear, or overwhelm — before and during pregnancy.
Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the most significant experiences of your life. But for many women, it's shadowed by anxiety that won't quiet, fear about birth, or a persistent sense of overwhelm that no amount of deep breathing has touched. This program was built for exactly that — the pregnant woman who wants real support, not a pamphlet about self-care.
Free 30-min call · No obligation
Pregnancy isn't supposed to feel like this.
You're doing everything right. You went to your prenatal visits. You downloaded the apps. You've read the books. But the anxiety is still there — sometimes manageable, sometimes overwhelming.
Standard OB care doesn't have the time or training to address this. A one-page postpartum depression screening at a 10-minute visit doesn't touch it. Grounded Beginnings exists to fill that gap — before you give birth, while you still have time to build a real foundation.
If you're nodding — you're exactly who this program was designed for.
Proactive support, not reactive crisis management
Most mental health support during pregnancy is reactive — you wait until something breaks down, then try to fix it. Grounded Beginnings is different. It's designed to be started during pregnancy, while you still have runway to build the tools, stabilize your nervous system, and prepare for what comes after birth.
Over 12 weeks, Annabelle works with you directly — not through a group, not a course, not an app. One-on-one, in a clinical relationship, with a provider who specializes in perinatal mental health and has the training to address the nervous system, nutritional, and psychiatric dimensions of pregnancy anxiety that most providers never touch.
You'll finish with practical tools, a clearer nervous system, and a postpartum preparation plan that actually accounts for the realities of what comes after birth.
The 12-Week Framework
Three phases. One continuous plan. Fully personalized to where you are in your pregnancy.
Phase 1 · Weeks 1–4
Foundation
Understand Where You Are
- ✓Comprehensive intake — full history, pregnancy timeline, and current symptoms
- ✓Identify your specific anxiety patterns and nervous system state
- ✓Begin nervous system regulation practices suited to pregnancy
- ✓Review any relevant labs — nutrient support during pregnancy
Phase 2 · Weeks 5–8
Stability
Build Your Toolkit
- ✓Four bi-weekly 30-minute sessions
- ✓Deepening coping strategies for specific fears (birth, postpartum, parenting)
- ✓Nutrition and supplement guidance for prenatal mental wellness
- ✓Direct messaging access between sessions
Phase 3 · Weeks 9–12
Preparation
Ready for What Comes Next
- ✓Four bi-weekly 30-minute sessions
- ✓Birth preparation — nervous system and emotional readiness
- ✓Postpartum planning — building support before you need it
- ✓Final session with a written summary and ongoing roadmap
Everything included
Let's talk about the investment
$2,300 is real money. Here's the honest context.
This is not a group course. This is not a meditation app. This is a clinical relationship with a perinatal psychiatric PA — 12 weeks of 1-on-1 work tailored to your specific nervous system, your specific fears, and your specific pregnancy. The alternative is going into birth and the postpartum period with the same unaddressed anxiety you have now — and hoping it resolves on its own.
This program is not covered by insurance. Insurance covers standard psychiatric visits — not the integrative, whole-person support that makes this program different from anything else you can book with your insurance card.
Ready to start?
Begin with a free 30-minute consultation — no payment until we confirm this is the right fit.
Grounded Beginnings · 12-Week Prenatal Program
Self-pay · Not billed to insurance
- ✓Comprehensive intake — your full history, pregnancy context, and mental health goals
- ✓Nervous system regulation tools tailored to the demands of pregnancy
- ✓Bi-weekly 1-on-1 sessions with Annabelle Carney, PA-C
- ✓Coping strategies for pregnancy anxiety, fear of birth, and prenatal overwhelm
- ✓Functional lab interpretation — addressing nutrient depletion during pregnancy
- ✓Written session summaries so you have a record of your plan
- ✓Direct messaging access between sessions
- ✓Postpartum preparation — so the transition after birth isn't a surprise
Free 30-min call first — no payment until we confirm this is the right fit
Common questions
Is this covered by insurance?
No. Grounded Beginnings is a self-pay program and is not billed to insurance. Insurance covers standard psychiatric visits — not the integrative support, nervous system work, and whole-person care that make this program different.
Do I need to be in Florida?
No. Because this program does not include prescribing, it is available to pregnant women across all 50 states.
What if I'm already seeing an OB and a therapist?
This program complements both. Your OB manages the physical pregnancy. Your therapist works on emotional processing. Annabelle addresses the nervous system, nutritional, and psychiatric layers — the pieces that most OBs and therapists aren't trained to treat.
What if I'm also struggling with depression, not just anxiety?
Annabelle has extensive training in perinatal mood disorders including prenatal depression. We'll discuss your full picture on the free consult call and confirm whether this program or clinical psychiatric care (which includes prescribing) is the better fit.
Can I start this program if I'm newly pregnant?
Yes. In fact, starting earlier in pregnancy often produces better outcomes — you have more time to build your toolkit before birth and the early postpartum period.
What happens after the 12 weeks?
You finish with a written summary of your coping strategies, your postpartum preparation plan, and clarity on what to watch for after birth. Annabelle will also discuss options if you'd like continued support postpartum.
Pregnancy is not the time to wait and see.
Start with a free 30-minute consultation. We'll talk through where you are, what you've been experiencing, and whether Grounded Beginnings is the right next step.
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