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Helping You Towards Parenthood
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March 22, 2020
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month – October
October 4, 2019
Forever, and No Time At All
September 7, 2019
Observing your Baby
September 14, 2018
Formula for a Happy Family
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh What makes for a happy family? Is there a formula we can apply to help us create happiness with our brood? Dr Martien Snellen thinks so… Martien is a Melbourne-based perinatal psychiatrist who has written a wonderful book on the subject of sex and intimacy after childbirth, titled Rekindling Your Relationship […]
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week: 12-16 June 2017
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh Infant Mental Health Awareness Week was first launched in the UK in June 2016 to raise a greater understanding for policy makers, professionals and parents about why giving every baby the best possible start in life matters to the life chances of children and families. 2017 marks the inaugural Australian Infant Mental […]
World Maternal Mental Health Day
By Dr Bronwyn Leigh Maternal Mental Health Matters – that’s the key message for World Maternal Mental Health Day – a dedicated day to raising awareness of maternal mental health issues. World Maternal Mental Health Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of May – 03 May 2017. We all need to know the […]
SMS4dads – info and support for Dads-on-the-go
By Dr Bronwyn Leigh SMS4dads is a text-message based resource for new dads providing tips and information from 12-weeks of the pregnancy to 24-weeks post birth. Text messages encourage dads to monitor their own health behaviours, including their diet, exercise, social connections and mood. The messages also include information about baby development and facilitating […]
Big Pram Walk
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh The Big Pram Walk Sunday 20th November Elizabeth Quay, Perth The Big Pram Walk is about Mums supporting Mums and creating a community of care and support for parents struggling to cope with the challenges of early parenthood. The walk is timed to coincide with Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week, and […]
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week
by Kirstin Bouse 13th – 19th November 2016 ‘You can’t get help if you don’t know something’s wrong. Know the signs and get help early.’ Up to 1 in 10 women and 1 in 20 men experience depression during the period of pregnancy. One in 7 mums and up to 1 in 10 dads experience […]