How do I know if I have perinatal depression/ anxiety?
It’s common for parents to feel anxious when they’re expecting a baby - hoping for an uncomplicated pregnancy; nervous about how life will change after the baby arrives. It’s also common to feel anxious and at times low after the baby arrives. The sleep deprivation is brutal; sometimes the reality doesn’t match expectations
What happens in a pregnancy planning appointment?
It might include: Review of your existing health conditions, medications and mental health: its ideal for these to be optimised pre- pregnancy (includes partners, too!)