Mental health is very much a part of motherhood [and fatherhood], with perinatal depression and anxiety affecting one-in-five new mothers and one-in-10 new fathers each year in Australia. By Arabella Gibson, CEO of Gidget Foundation Australia The burden of mental health issues is of major concern to parents. But less than half …
Wellness Series: How to overcome overwhelm
POWERED BY NANIT This perpetual state of busyness that we live in is burning us out. So let’s talk about how to overcome overwhelm and reclaim our true selves. This feature is Part 3 of our Wellness Series in partnership with Nanit, tackling some of the biggest challenges faced by …
‘How I recovered from postnatal depression and anxiety’
In Australia, one in five new and expecting mums and one in 10 dads experience pre and postnatal depression and anxiety. Here, real mama Josie Smyth shares her very real journey with PND. By Josie Smyth I am PROUD to be talking about my journey through postnatal depression and anxiety. …
Wellness Series: How to help your baby sleep through the night
POWERED BY NANIT Want your baby to sleep through the night? Slip into the science of baby sleep so you can feel more inspired and less tired. Here’s what you need to know. #tiredasamother This feature is Part 2 of our Wellness Series in partnership with Nanit, tackling some of …
Wellness Series: Understanding and overcoming anxiety
POWERED BY NANIT Anxiety is a growing problem for modern mothers; one could say it is a current pandemic of its own. So let’s unpack what motherhood anxiety looks and feels like, and what we can do to beat it. This feature is Part 1 of our Wellness Series in …
The hidden struggles of maternal mental health
Struggling with your maternal mental health? You are not alone. COPE’s Truth campaign shows that 75% of parents are doing it tough. Good news is, there is help. By Nicole Fuge, MD® Managing Editor Understanding your own maternal mental health is not easy. Our hormones are all over the place. We …