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The Missing Piece in Perinatal Care: Supporting Dads Through the Transition to Parenthood

The Missing Piece in Perinatal Care: Supporting Dads Through the Transition to Parenthood

by Dr Kim Stirling | Jun 22, 2026 | Family Transitions, Parenting Support, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression

The transition to parenthood is often described as one of life’s most profound changes. While much of the focus during pregnancy and the postnatal period understandably centres on mothers and babies, there is growing recognition that fathers are navigating their...
Navigating the Modern Parenting Landscape: Understanding the Rise in Parental Distress

Navigating the Modern Parenting Landscape: Understanding the Rise in Parental Distress

by Andrea Parkyn | May 26, 2026 | Perinatal Depression

At Foundations Perinatal and Child Psychology Centre in East Brisbane, we see firsthand the immense love, dedication, and effort that parents pour into raising their children. However, we also see the cracks that can form under the pressure of modern life. A major...
Paternal Postnatal Depression: Signs of Distress in New Fathers

Paternal Postnatal Depression: Signs of Distress in New Fathers

by Andrea Parkyn | May 19, 2026 | Perinatal Depression

At Foundations Perinatal and Child Psychology Centre in East Brisbane, we often see a familiar scene: a dedicated father sitting in the waiting room, holding the nappy bag and a sleeping infant, while his partner is in a consultation. To the outside world, he is the...
When Breastfeeding Breaks You

When Breastfeeding Breaks You

by Emily O'Leary | Aug 14, 2025 | Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression

The Mental Health Toll No One Talks About Breastfeeding is often presented as the most natural and essential thing a mother can do. It’s praised for its immune-boosting benefits, its role in bonding, and its supposed lifelong advantages. So when it doesn’t work, why...

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  • The Missing Piece in Perinatal Care: Supporting Dads Through the Transition to Parenthood
  • Navigating the Modern Parenting Landscape: Understanding the Rise in Parental Distress
  • Paternal Postnatal Depression: Signs of Distress in New Fathers
  • Is This Postpartum Anxiety or OCD?
  • Understanding Anxiety in Kids and When to Seek Help

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