Q: In-person Support

See a psychologist sooner Speak with your GP about other psychologists they can recommend Use the Australian Psychological Society 'Find a Psychologist' service to locate a psychologist in your location Investigate services through The Gidget Foundation e-Directory of Perinatal Providers at Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) help with infant sleep and settling If you require additional help with infant sleep and settling beyond what your Maternal & Child Health nurse or GP can offer you may consider contacting Tweddle , an early parenting centre with day and residential stays. miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death If you would like to join a support group for miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death, please contacts SANDS (Miscarriage, Stillborn and Newborn Death Support) doula support and education If you are a young mother or have recently arrived to Australia and are seeking additional support during your pregnancy visit Birth for HumanKind

Question 1

Urgent Support

Accepted Answer

Go to your hospital emergency department Call 000 to obtain an ambulance to your home to take you to hospital Call your local Area Mental Health Service triage line (a mental health professional can be sent to see you at home) Wyndham area - 1300 657 259 Melton / Brimbank / Hume - 1300 874 243 Wyndham / Hobsons Bay / Maribyrnong - 1300 657 259 Nillumbik / Banyule - 1300 859 789 Yarra / Boorandara - 1300 558 862 Greater Geelong / Queenscliffe / Surf Coast / Colac-Otway - 1300 094 187 Mental Health Support Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 Lifeline - 131 114 Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service - 1800 015 188 Women's Information and Referral Exchange - 1300 134 130 interim telephone counselling support Call the Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) national helpline on 1300 726 306 (Mon - Fri 9am - 7:30pm) Call Parentline on 13 22 89 (7 days a week 8am - Midnight) Call Rednose (Miscarriage, Stillborn and Newborn Death Support) on 1300 998 698 (24 hours) Pink Elephants Support Network for peer support for early miscarriage

Question 2

In-person Support

Accepted Answer

See a psychologist sooner ​Speak with your GP about other psychologists they can recommend Use the Australian Psychological Society 'Find a Psychologist' service to locate a psychologist in your location Investigate services through The Gidget Foundation e-Directory of Perinatal Providers at Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE)​ help with infant sleep and settling ​If you require additional help with infant sleep and settling beyond what your Maternal & Child Health nurse or GP can offer you may consider contacting Tweddle , an early parenting centre with day and residential stays. miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death If you would like to join a support group for miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death, please contacts SANDS (Miscarriage, Stillborn and Newborn Death Support) ​ doula support and education If you are a young mother or have recently arrived to Australia and are seeking additional support during your pregnancy visit Birth for HumanKind

Question 3

Books

Accepted Answer

See a psychologist sooner

Question 4

Self Assessment

Accepted Answer

Everyone’s experience of pregnancy, birth and parenting is unique and brings different rewards and challenges. These mental health assessments can help you to see if what you’re experiencing or observing in a loved one could be reason to seek help. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale J L Cox, J M. Holden, R Sagovsky (1987) This 10 item self report measure is designed to screen for symptoms of emotional distress during pregnancy and the postnatal period. The EPDS is not a diagnostic tool and must always be used in conjunction with clinical assessment, however it is a good place to start to understand your current situation. Parental Burnout Roskam, I, & Mikolajczak, M. (2018) This questionnaire concerns the feelings of exhaustion that can be experienced as a parent.

Question 5

Online Programs

Accepted Answer

Online treatment Join Mum Mood Booster , a free 6 session online treatment program for postnatal depression from the Parent and Infant Research Institute Visit This Way Up for two online courses specifically for pregnancy and the postnatal period plus other courses for depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder and more. Parenting stress Visit the Parental Stress Centre for online parenting programs and resources Visit Emotion Coaching with the Gottman Institute for online parenting programs and resources Relationship Issues Visit The Gottman Institute for online programs and resources

Question 6

Stories

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Perinatal Stories Australia by Rebecca By providing a listening ear to the lived experiences of struggle and healing in the perinatal stage, this podcast helps to reduce stigma around maternal mental health, informs listeners about support services available, and inspires those on their own healing journey.

Question 7

Admin/Help Centre

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Admin / Help Centre Our Help Centre provides Frequently Asked Questions and "How To" articles for your journey here at Mums Matter Psychology. It also allows you to raise a ticket with our friendly support team to assist with unusual or tricky situations you might need assistance with.

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