Highlights Antenatal depression can affect anyone during pregnancy and often goes unrecognized. Key signs of antenatal depression include persistent sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest. Therapy, medications, and lifestyle changes can help manage antenatal depression effectively. Pregnancy-related anxiety is common…

Highlights Antenatal anxiety refers to excessive worry during pregnancy that can interfere with daily life and well-being. Common forms of antenatal anxiety include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, and social anxiety. Symptoms include persistent worry, panic attacks,…

Highlights It’s just as important to look after your mental health and wellbeing during pregnancy as your physical health. If you are mentally healthy, you will be in the best position to manage the challenges of pregnancy and life with…

Highlights Taking care of your health and well-being during pregnancy is essential for both you and your baby. Maintaining good mental and physical health can help you manage the challenges of pregnancy and the early stages of parenthood. Some expecting…

Highlights A healthcare complaint is a complaint you make after having a bad experience or outcome in the health system. There are many reasons why you might make a complaint — this can include complaints about care you received during…

Key Facts Consent is your agreement for a healthcare professional to provide you with treatment and care, including tests, medicines, treatments, or procedures. To give informed consent, you need your healthcare professional to provide enough information about your choices so…

Highlights Shared decision making in healthcare is a process where a patient and a healthcare professional collaborate to make important medical decisions. This ensures that patients are actively involved in choices concerning their health and treatment. Healthcare decisions can range…

Highlights Family planning clinics offer support for all reproductive and sexual healthcare needs. Pregnancy counseling is also available at family planning clinics. Women and men of all ages can receive reproductive and sexual health information and support. Family planning clinics…

Highlights Once you’re home with your newborn, a child health nurse can provide essential support. They monitor your baby’s growth, development, and overall well-being. These nurses answer questions, offer parenting advice, and ensure your baby is meeting key milestones. Most…

Highlights A doula is a non-medical companion who provides physical and emotional support during childbirth. They offer reassurance, assist with positioning, breathing techniques, massage, and relaxation. After birth, they help with feeding and adjusting to life with a newborn. Doulas…