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Helping You Towards Parenthood
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
Emotional Wellbeing and New Parenthood: The Healthy Mind Platter
The Healthy Mind Platter for Optimal Brain Matter. Copyright © 2011 David Rock and Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. All rights reserved. Used with permission. By Dr Yoko Hayashi There is no doubt that becoming a parent makes it challenging to look after your own physical and emotional wellbeing. It is difficult to find time for yourself […]
Slowing Down and Making a Space for your Baby
By Dr Bronwyn Leigh “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, philosopher and writer Slowing yourself down internally (your mind and physiology) and externally (your pace and behaviour) can help you observe and ‘be with’ your baby. Try to be aware of how you are feeling and how […]
Conscious and Controlled Breathing
By Dr Bronwyn Leigh “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist monk, teacher and author When we are stressed, anxious or irritated our breathing tends to become rapid and shallow. We breathe higher in the chest, rather than deep in the […]