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BOLGART CWA
WEDNESDAY 9th NOVEMBER 1pm
BOLGART CWA INVITES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO
FIRE INFORMATION AND UPDATES FOR 2016/17
SPEAKER: VICKI BOOTH
WHERE: BOLGART SPORTS CLUB
TIME: 1pm START
Emotional health during pregnancy and early parenthood
Having a baby can be one of the most exciting and challenging things
you will ever do. Some experiences will fill you with joy, happiness and
delight, and at other times you may feel stressed, frustrated,
overwhelmed and confused. It is important to keep in check your
emotional health throughout this journey.
Mums and dads with a new baby are being encouraged to talk more openly about mental and
emotional wellbeing during Postnatal Depression (PND) Awareness Week (13-19 November
2016).
Emotional health is a state of wellbeing. Emotional health is always important, but even more so
during early parenthood when parents may be more vulnerable to stress.
When you feel well and content, you are better able to cope with stress, maintain relationships
and enjoy life. You and your partner can benefit from being emotionally healthy during pregnancy
and early parenthood; the effect flows on to your developing baby.
According to the national depression initiative
beyondblue
, depression affects 1 in 10 mothers
during pregnancy and 1 in 7 after birth. Recent research has also revealed that up to 1 in 10
fathers experience symptoms of depression at this time, and anxiety may be just as prevalent, if
not more so.
For more information about postnatal depression and anxiety visit
beyondblue
’s Just Speak Up
campaign at
www.JustSpeakUp.com.au.If you or someone you know needs help, call
Lifeline – 13 11 14
or the
Pregnancy, Birth and
Baby Helpline – 1800 882 436
.