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The Shock of the New: Navigating Early Parenthood
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh The Shock of the New: Navigating Early Parenthood The Unavoidable Reality of First-Time Parenthood The ‘shock of the new’ describes that inescapable experience faced by first-time parents when their baby arrives. This sense of shock forms an integral part of the early days of parenthood, serving as a vivid reminder that […]
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What is Infant Mental Health?
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh What is Infant Mental Health? Infant Mental Health focuses on the health and development of infants with a particular emphasis on their psychological, emotional and social development, generally from pregnancy until 3-years of age. Infant Mental Health recognises infancy as a foundational developmental period, highlighting the importance of infant experience in […]
I wish I knew asking for support as a new parent would make me stronger – a new dad’s perspective on perinatal mental health
by David Edwards Before becoming a new dad, I wish someone had approached me and told me that not coping was ok and asking for help was not only helpful, but would help me develop into the father I wanted to be. I also wish I knew that feeling overwhelmed, lonely and hopeless was not […]
Observing your Baby
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh Babies don’t come with a manual – they are the manual! Observing your baby and trying to understand what is going on for them is a ‘way in’ to understand them and getting to know them. Understanding what babies may be experiencing allows us to respond more easily, genuinely and […]
Speaking for the Baby Campaign
by Dr Bronwyn Leigh To celebrate the international Infant Mental Health Awareness Week – 11-17 June 2018, we are launching our Speaking for the Baby Campaign. We love advocating for babies. At the Centre for Perinatal Psychology, we help parents ‘see’ their baby with fresh eyes, and understand how their baby communicates. Babies have their […]
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 […]