Why some new parents stay together, while others fall apart
What Parent Stress Looks Like & Why Expectant Parents Need to Prepare for It
The Stresses of Parenthood and How You Can Help Expecting Parents
You know the movie scene where the baby is born and both parents cuddle the baby together and the baby fixes everything in their relationship- and then the three of them live happily ever after, The End. In reality that’s all it is - a scene from a movie. Find out how we as professionals can help families prepare for the stresses of parenthood
Dealing with Postpartum/Postnatal Anxiety
If you’re working with a mother who can’t switch off, is plagued with questions, is finding it hard to sleep and who needs constant reassurance, you may be dealing with Postpartum/Postnatal Anxiety. By knowing the factors that increase risk - and the signs to look for - new families can get help earlier.
Dealing with Birth Trauma
Even with all the preparation and support you’ll get leading up to your baby’s birth, and even if everything goes right according to your caregivers, it can, on some occasions, be very wrong. A traumatic birth is intense, distressing and can lead to other problems down the track. But the good news is with a bit of forward planning there are things you can do to minimize some of the risks, and there are also things you can do to support your new family if your birth experience is traumatic for any reason.