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 […]
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 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
Fatherhood mental health perinatal support — caring for a father’s emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and after birth — is essential
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
Perinatal grief: how to survive the loss of a baby
The pain of perinatal grief baby loss too often goes unseen, et it deserves to be named, held and understood.
Anxiety in pregnancy: what’s normal and when to ask for help
Is anxiety during pregnancy normal? For most parents-to-be, some worry is far more common than they realise.Feeling anxious during pregnancy