Pregnancy & the first year
Mothers and babies
Care for parents during pregnancy and the first year, with a program that supports both your recovery and your relationship with your baby.
Why people come
Support for you, and for your baby.
A parent's mood shapes how a baby feels, sleeps and grows. When depression or anxiety makes it hard to connect, the mother–baby attachment program works on your recovery and on the relationship between you and your baby. Babies are welcome at every appointment.
- Low mood or anxiety in pregnancy
- Depression after the birth
- Worrying, intrusive thoughts about the baby
- Finding it hard to feel close to your baby
- A previous mental illness and planning a pregnancy
- Questions about medication while breastfeeding
Conditions we often see
Read about signs, assessment and treatment.
What to expect
- i.Bring your baby
Appointments are set up for parents with babies, and partners are welcome too.
- ii.A full picture
We talk about pregnancy, birth, your history and how things are at home, at a pace that suits you.
- iii.Joined-up care
With your consent we keep your GP, obstetrician and child health nurse informed.