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May 14, 2026
Common Reasons to see a Perinatal Psychologist
April 15, 2026
What does a Perinatal Psychologist do?
April 3, 2026
Bonding with Baby – Pregnancy Edition for Dads
June 27, 2025
Bonding with Baby – Pregnancy Edition for Mums
May 22, 2025
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Emotional and psychological shifts during pregnancy and early motherhood
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh What emotional or psychological shifts during pregnancy or early motherhood tend to surprise people the most? Oh, there are so many! One of the biggest surprises is the sheer scale of the shift that happens when someone becomes a parent. It’s not just physical. It touches almost every part of life. […]
Common Reasons to see a Perinatal Psychologist
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh What are the most common reasons women come to see you and what is often going on beneath the surface? Women seek support for many different reasons. Some are struggling with anxiety or low mood. Others are navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, birth trauma or the stress of caring for a […]
What does a Perinatal Psychologist do?
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh For someone hearing the term for the first time, how would you explain what a perinatal psychologist does? A perinatal psychologist supports the mental health and emotional wellbeing of families during the perinatal period, both before and after a baby is born. A lot of our work centres on the emotional […]