MAKING SENSE OF
Becoming and Being a Parent
The identities, relationships, and circumstances that shape emotional wellbeing in the perinatal period.
The journey through conception, pregnancy, birth and early parenthood unfolds within a wider landscape shaped by identity, biology, relationships, circumstance and the realities of daily care. Some experiences are ordinary and expected; others are far from ordinary. Both can shape wellbeing in subtle or profound ways.
Understanding and validating the circumstances and influences shaping your experience can ease self-blame, help you make sense of your own story, and open the door to meaningful support — so you feel less alone in navigating it.
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Understand the symptoms and conditions such as anxiety, rage, depression, intrusive thoughts, and more during pregnancy and postpartum
Discover the types of professional and community support available to you, from GPs and psychologists to therapies and medication
Explore tools and insights to care for your mental health, navigate distress, and support recoveryinformation • advocacy • storytelling • community