Pregnancy and early parenthood bring significant physical, emotional and life changes. While this time can be joyful, it can also feel overwhelming. At Mediclinic City Hospital, our Maternal Mental Health services provide compassionate, evidence-based care to support emotional wellbeing during:
- Pregnancy
- Post-partum period
- Pregnancy loss or complicated births
Emotional changes are common, but when symptoms feel persistent, intense or interfere with daily functioning, additional support can make a meaningful difference. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful environment where mothers and birthing parents feel heard, supported and empowered.
Our Maternal Mental Health team provide assessment, counseling and co-ordinated care for:
- Prenatal and postpartum depression
- Prenatal and postpartum anxiety
- Birth-related trauma
- Adjustment challenges
- Grief after pregnancy or infant loss
- Parenting stress and feeling overwhelm
Our Approach to Care
- Comprehensive Assessment: We begin with a confidential evaluation to better understand your emotional health, stressors, and goals for support.
- Individualised Treatment Plans: Care plans may include short-term counseling, coping strategies, referrals for psychiatric evaluation (if needed) and collaborative support from our Obstetrics and Paediatric teams.
- Emotional Support and Education: We provide practical tools to manage mood changes, anxiety, sleep disruption and stress, while helping normalise the emotional transitions of new parenthood.
When to Seek Support
Consider reaching out if you are experiencing:
- Persistent sadness, tearfulness, or hopelessness
- Excessive worry or panic
- Difficulty bonding with your baby
- Irritability or anger
- Sleep problems beyond typical newborn patterns
- Feelings of guilt or inadequacy
- Thoughts of harming yourself or feeling that you are not coping.
If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or harm to your baby, seek immediate medical attention or contact emergency services.
Looking after you emotional and mental health is as important as your physical health. We are here to support you every step of the way.
To schedule an appointment or learn more about our Maternal Mental Health Services, please call 800 1999.
