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Perinatal depression is one of the most common mental health conditions affecting parents during pregnancy and after birth. Knowing the signs, understanding when to seek help, and accessing the right support can make a significant difference to your wellbeing and recovery.

But what if you could approach birth with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind? What if, instead of fearing the unknown, you were able to embrace it as a powerful, empowering journey?

Pregnancy and the first year after birth can bring enormous emotional changes, and it isn't always easy to know when to ask for help. In this article, perinatal psychologist Dr Mandy Godwin explains some of the signs that may indicate you could benefit from perinatal mental health support, and the different support options available.

Good postpartum support can make a world of difference. From reassurance about what's normal, to breastfeeding guidance and emotional check-ins, the right care helps families feel confident, calm and supported. If you're looking for postpartum support in Melbourne, there are a few different options available, each with its own benefits and limitations.

During pregnancy and after birth, hormone levels rise and fall dramatically in a relatively short period of time. These changes are completely normal, but they can also create challenges if the body lacks the nutritional resources and support needed to adapt.

The Circle of Security Parenting Program (COSP) is an evidence-based parenting program designed to strengthen the relationship between children and their caregivers by promoting secure attachment. COSP is essentially a tool that helps parents better understand the attachment needs driving their child's behaviour.

Looking for a nourishing postpartum recipe that's gentle on digestion and easy to prepare? This warming rice congee recipe is packed with comforting ingredients traditionally used to support recovery after birth.

Whether you're a partner, husband, wife, family member, friend or doula, being chosen as someone's birth support person is both a privilege and an important responsibility.

Raising Fathers offers educational courses, community events and mentoring for men moving through that transition, working from a simple premise: better dads lead to better families, and better families shape a better world. When fathers fully show up, families and culture thrive.

In this final edition of The Support Edit, we're introducing three Australian businesses helping families prepare before they need to. Their work empowers parents, grandparents and caregivers with practical knowledge that makes a real difference when it matters most.

In this edition of The Support Edit, we're introducing four Australian businesses helping families feel held through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Whether through practical help, emotional support or specialised postpartum care, they're rebuilding the village one family at a time.

In this edition of The Support Edit, we're highlighting five Australian practices supporting mothers and families through the emotional realities of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.