Preparing for Parenthood: A Guide to Perinatal Mental Health
The journey to parenthood is an extraordinary time filled with a range of emotions, from excitement and joy to apprehension and anxiety. Perinatal mental health, which encompasses…
Navigating Perinatal Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide for Australian Parents
Perinatal anxiety is a significant mental health concern affecting a considerable number of Australian parents. While pregnancy and the first year after childbirth are often depicted as…
Emotional cushioning: the anxiety of pregnancy after perinatal loss
Hoping for the best, but expecting (and preparing for) the worst? When it comes to contemplating a healthy pregnancy after prior perinatal loss, or after multiple rounds…
Pregnancy After IVF – Coping with Post-IVF Anxiety
When you’re on the rollercoaster ride of IVF, the endpoint seems quite simple: conception. Unfortunately, what can come as a surprise for some women and couples who…
Self-Identity – Where did I go?
Being a brand-new (or second-time or third-time…) parent is hard. All of a sudden we need to get to know a tiny new person and try to…
The Lead up to Birth – Prenatal Anxiety
Having a baby can be a joyful experience and even the birth itself can be full of amazing moments, but for many soon-to-be mums, the perinatal period…
Anxiety in pregnancy: what are the effects on my baby?
Pregnancy: a time for skipping through a field of daisies in the sunshine – right? For many pregnant women, the experience of being pregnant is no trip…