A Safe Space for Perinatal Mental Health.
Articles informed by research, lived experience, and reflection, to empower you to understand and navigate the journey of perinatal mental health
Making sense of your mental health
in pregnancy and postpartum — together.
Welcome to this safe space for perinatal mental health. Wherever you are in your journey, you’re not alone — this is a place to feel seen, understood, and supported.
The blog combines research with lived experience to help you navigate the complexities of perinatal mental health with gentleness and understanding, offering guidance, insights, and stories you can relate to.
Explore the categories below to discover what I wish I’d known and what I’ve learned along the way. Topics include mental ill health, getting help, coping strategies, pregnancy and early parenthood, and navigating the system.
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
FOR MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR SUPPORT, PLEASE CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL.
find what you’re looking for.
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.
Tools and strategies to care for yourself, validate your experience, and support your recovery.
Navigate the emotional realities of conception, pregnancy, birth, early parenthood, and everything in between.
"Why is this happening to me?”: 7 gentle reasons to stop searching for the reason.
If you're struggling with perinatal depression or anxiety (PNDA), or any other perinatal mental illness, chances are you've asked yourself a question that feels both urgent and impossible: "Why is this happening to me?" Wanting to understand why you feel this way is completely natural. But when you’re in the middle of a mental health crisis, that search for a reason can actually make things harder. Here’s why it might be time to stop fixating on the cause of your PNDA - and how letting go of that pressure could actually be the first step towards real, compassionate support.
