Your wellbeing is important
Pregnancy and the early years of parenting bring a lot of life changes. When there's so much change, it's natural to feel a lot of different emotions. Understanding how you might be feeling at this time can help. A lot of other parents feel like you do.
Taking care of your emotional wellbeing isn’t just good for you, it also helps your baby. It's never too early to talk to someone if you're not feeling like yourself.
Understanding emotional changes and challenges
Ways to care for your emotional wellbeing
Thinking about getting support
Find a perinatal mental health service
Perinatal mental health support for all families
For dads and partners
Healthy relationships and managing conflict
Supporting parents during and after pregnancy
More information on pregnancy and parenting
There's more information to help you through your pregnancy and parenting journeys.
Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is an Australian Government website. If offers support and information for anyone who is expecting a baby or caring for a child up to 5 years old.
Raising Children Network is an independent online parenting resource, supported by the Australian Government. They give up to date and evidence based information about pregnancy and parenting up to 18 years old.
Queensland Health's Parents’ Group podcast is your honest companion through early parenthood. We're here to remind you that you’re not alone, and you’re doing a great job.