I want to be a mother, but I have doubts: how to listen to your own wish
There is a question many women ask themselves in silence, sometimes for years: do I want to be a mother? […]
Welcome to the Perinatal Psychology Blog, a space where I share reflections, tools and psychoeducational articles on pregnancy, birth, postpartum and perinatal grief. Here you’ll find practical guidance to help you understand what you’re going through, recognise your emotions and find support during one of the most intense stages of life.
The grief of childlessness: how to hold an invisible loss
The grief of childlessness is one of the most silenced losses in our society. There is no funeral, no flowers,
What is mental health? A closer look at emotional wellbeing
We talk a lot about physical health, but mental health is still surrounded by doubts, taboos and half-formed definitions. Yet
Spotting postpartum depression early: the role of partners, family and friends
Postpartum depression is not always picked up in time, and very often the mother is not the first person to
The fears of motherhood and fatherhood: why they appear and how to manage them
The fears of motherhood and fatherhood are a natural part of this journey. Becoming a mother or a father is
Birth trauma: 8 essential signs and how to heal
Some births don’t go as expected. And not just in a medical sense. Some births leave something broken inside: the
Fatherhood and mental health: the father’s role in the perinatal process
A father’s emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and after birth matters for the whole family. When we talk about the perinatal
Emotional preparation for birth: why it matters and how to do it
Preparing for birth is usually understood in physical terms: birth classes, breathing techniques, hospital bag. But emotional preparation is just
Matrescence: the transformation of becoming a mother
Have you ever felt that since becoming a mother you are no longer quite sure who you are? That the
Postpartum depression: what it is, symptoms and when to ask for help
Postpartum depression is one of the most common perinatal mental health conditions, yet it is still surrounded by stigma and