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Becoming a mother
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
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 […]
International Forum for Wellbeing in Pregnancy (IFWIP) – our Global Partnership
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh International Forum for Wellbeing in Pregnancy (IFWIP) and the Centre for Perinatal Psychology are both dedicated to optimising the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and their families. We are delighted to be in Global Partnership, working collaboratively to raise awareness and advocate for emotional wellbeing in everypregnancy the world over. IFWIP was […]
Towards Parenthood: Preparing for the Changes and Challenges of a New Baby
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh Is it possible to prepare for having a baby? We think so… It’s long been said that “nothing can prepare you…” for having a baby. Well, that’s simply not true. Yes, the ‘shock of the new’ is inevitable – that’s part of the journey. But preparing emotionally before baby arrives and […]
Towards Parenthood Workshops
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh We are thrilled to offer our Parenting Workshops – practical, evidence-based information for expectant parents and parents in the first year with baby. Our first offering is Towards Parenthood: Preparing for your new life with baby Learn how life will change when you welcome your little bundle into the world Prepare […]
Formula for a Happy Family
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh What makes for a happy family? Is there a formula we can apply to help us create happiness with our brood? Dr Martien Snellen thinks so… Martien is a Melbourne-based perinatal psychiatrist who has written a wonderful book on the subject of sex and intimacy after childbirth, titled Rekindling Your Relationship […]
Importance of Antenatal Classes
By Melissa Grant from Nourish Perinatal Wellness What are Antenatal Classes? Antenatal classes, also known as prenatal classes or childbirth education, are designed to prepare you for your upcoming labour and birth and first few weeks with your newborn baby. Do I Need to Go to Antenatal Classes? Technically you don’t have to go to […]