Are you hiding behind the mask?

   The hidden struggle of parenthood

The perinatal period is from pregnancy to 1 year after birth. Around 20% of mothers and 10% of fathers experience perinatal anxiety and depression. I would like to introduce you to The Gidget Foundation, a not for profit organisation to raise awareness of perinatal anxiety and depression, aswell as other conditions experienced in the postnatal period (after birth) such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and very few women who experience Postnatal Pyschosis. Its a great resource for support and information. When sadness or stress become overwhelming and interfere with your everyday life during pregnancy or after birth reach out for support don't suffer behind the mask.