Dr Erin Seeto is no longer accepting new referrals at this time

This is the period from conception through to one year post birth. It’s a period of intense challenge and change for the whole family system. Up to 1 in 5 expectant or new mums and 1 in 10 expectant and new dads experience PNDA. Perinatal mental health can also impact those who are considering becoming pregnant or whom have experienced fertility difficulties or perinatal loss. Prompt support is essential and fortunately for many, symptoms are treatable.

Perinatal treatment considerations include:

• Adjusting to pregnancy, birth, the baby and the transition to parenthood

• Anger and irritability

• Anxiety and/or depression during the perinatal period

• Difficulties with bonding and relationship with baby

• Difficulties with infertility/ART

• Grief and loss

• Intrusive thoughts

• Other mental health challenges exacerbated perinatally

• Parenting strategies

• Perineal injury

• Relationship strain or changes during this period

• Traumatic birth