by Michelle Nortje | Apr 19, 2022 | Children, Depression, Parenting, Perinatal, Post Natal Depression
The ‘Baby Blues’ is a common experience for most women for a few days after having a baby. New motherhood is a daunting transition and at times can feel overwhelming. Some ups and downs are expected and appropriate. A new mother’s body is recovering from birth, there...
by Intake Officer | May 13, 2021 | Carers, Child Psychology, Children, Parenting, Perinatal, Post Natal Depression, Self-Care
One of the most difficult tasks in the world—if not the hardest—is being a mother. A mother’s love is one of the most natural and most unconditional forms of love. It is without a doubt that mothers tend to think of their family first before themselves. Yet, all...
by Lauren Chee | Aug 21, 2020 | Children, Post Natal Depression, Relationships
“Good Enough” Parenting is Better than PerfectIf you’re reading this, you’re most likely a parent who wants the best for your child. And if you want the best for your child, you probably tend to worry that you’re not doing ‘enough’ as a parent....
by Lauren Chee | Feb 10, 2020 | Child Psychology, Children, Depression, Parenting, Perinatal, Post Natal Depression, Relationships, Self-Care, What to expect
Having recently joined the Centre for Effective Living, Lauren shares her experience working with perinatal mental health. Although having a baby often brings lots of excitement, it can also be a stressful time of change. As a new Psychologist at the Centre for...
by Intake Officer | Feb 5, 2018 | Post Natal Depression
The baby blues. Some mothers know this from personal experience, and feel conflicted, confused, and often very guilty. However, the term has become so commonly used, that you can be certain that you if you are feeling this way, you are not the only one. Motherhood is...
by Intake Officer | Feb 5, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Perinatal, Post Natal Depression
Pregnant and Anxious? There is hope! Most of us have heard about postnatal depression. We have all heard the phrase countless times and many of us know people that have been through it. However, not many have heard of perinatal anxiety. So what is it? What does it...
