Struggling with anxiety or low mood during pregnancy or after birth? Our Kingswood psychologists provide specialised perinatal mental health support for Kingswood parents. Medicare rebates available.
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The weeks and months around having a baby can bring unexpected emotional challenges. If you're a Kingswood parent feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself since becoming pregnant or having your baby, perinatal mental health support can help you feel like yourself again.
Constant worry that something bad will happen to your baby
Feeling like you're going through the motions without really being present
Guilt about not feeling happy when you think you should be
Panic attacks or intense physical anxiety symptoms
Difficulty making decisions or concentrating on simple tasks
Feeling isolated even when surrounded by people who care about you
You deserve to enjoy this time with your baby. If perinatal anxiety or depression is stealing that from you, professional support can help you reclaim it.
We provide specialised perinatal mental health support that understands the unique pressures of pregnancy and early parenthood. Practical, warm, and free of judgement.
Our client care team will match you with the right psychologist right here at our Kingswood clinic. No travel needed.
Ask your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. This unlocks Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
Through evidence-based therapy, you'll develop strategies for managing anxiety or depression while navigating the demands of new parenthood.
Through evidence-based therapy, you'll develop strategies for managing anxiety or depression while navigating the demands of new parenthood.
Questions Kingswood parents ask about perinatal mental health support.
Baby blues typically last a week or two after birth and resolve on their own. If your symptoms have persisted beyond two weeks, are intensifying, or started during pregnancy, it may be perinatal depression or anxiety. Either way, talking to a professional can help you figure out what's going on.
Absolutely. We understand that leaving a baby isn't always possible or desirable. You're welcome to bring your baby to sessions, and we'll work around feeds, naps, and whatever else comes up.
Perinatal mental health covers both pregnancy and the first year after birth. Postnatal depression specifically refers to depression after delivery. We support parents across the entire perinatal period, from conception through to the first year of your baby's life.
Yes. Perinatal mental health challenges affect partners too. The stress, sleep deprivation, and life changes that come with a new baby can trigger anxiety and depression in any parent, regardless of gender or birthing role.
As soon as you notice that something doesn't feel right. Early intervention leads to faster recovery and better outcomes for both you and your baby. You don't need to wait until things are severe to deserve support.
