Mum with new born

Baby Blues or More?

In this article I address the issue of postnatal depression and how it can affect not just new mums but their partners too. Postnatal depression

Perinatal Anxiety: Signs and Support

A state of distress or anxiety considered distinct from other anxious states. Perinatal anxiety primarily relates to worries about the baby’s health, and one’s own

Treating Moms Protecting Babies

TREATING MOMS, PROTECTING BABIES

CATCHING PRE-AND POST-NATAL DEPRESSION EARLY SAVES MORE THAN ONE LIFE The minute that tiny baby lands in your arms you are only supposed to feel

Coping Strategies for New Moms

10 COPING STRATEGIES FOR NEW MUMS

There is still something of a stigma around postnatal depression (PND) in Hong Kong. Motherhood is typically viewed as a “happy time” and childbirth as

Transitioning to Motherhood

TRANSITIONING TO MOTHERHOOD

Having a baby is an exciting, challenging and stressful experience. Welcoming your bundle of joy into this world should come with the most happy and

Symptoms and Strategies for Postnatal Depression

NAVIGATING THE BABY BLUES

According to the Family Health Department, up to 80% of new mothers in Hong Kong are affected by the baby blues. For 20% of new