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9 ways to help combat pregnancy anxiety

So what exactly are the symptoms of anxiety in pregnancy? And how do you know when you need help.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Thursday, 28th May 2020|2 Replies

Hey Mamma, Breathe, You’re doing an amazing job

Early childhood consultant, author and mum Stella Stead wants you to know something. It is a message she believes all parents should be told the day they come home from the hospital and every day after.

By Stella Stead|Monday, 11th May 2020|Leave a reply

COVID-19 online support and helplines for parents

Here we share some of important online resources for anyone looking for support, advice and assistance during these uncertain times.

By The Bub Hub Crew|Wednesday, 25th March 2020|Leave a reply

‘I was just going through the motions and felt really distant from my baby’

To help spread awareness of perinatal depression and anxiety we publish stories bravely written by those who have experienced PNDA. This is Alison's story …

By The Bub Hub Crew|Friday, 15th November 2019|Leave a reply

Getting real about perinatal anxiety and depression

PANDA's new CEO Julie Borninkhof explains their “let's get real” campaign for 2019.

By Julie Borninkhof|Monday, 11th November 2019|Leave a reply

Anusaya’s antenatal anxiety and depression story

This is not an individual woman's story, it represents the thousands of stories PANDA's counsellors hear every year

By Terri Smith|Friday, 19th July 2019|Leave a reply

‘If someone had offered to take her away, I would have gladly accepted’

Ross Hunt shares his experience with postnatal depression following the birth of his daughter.

By Ross Hunt|Sunday, 16th June 2019|Leave a reply

How to spot perinatal anxiety or depression in expecting and new dads

If you're the partner, friend or family member of an expecting or new dad, how can you recognise that they may have perinatal depression or anxiety. Here are the signs to look out for ...

By Terri Smith|Saturday, 15th June 2019|Leave a reply

7 things new dads need to emotionally prepare for parenthood

Becoming a dad brings with it a range of changes to your physical and emotional health. Helen McAllister, St John of God National Director Raphael Services, shares her advice on the essentials all dads need to know to keep their emotional wellbeing in check.

By Helen McAllister|Monday, 10th June 2019|Leave a reply

‘Someone told me I was a control freak around my baby’

Finally I let myself give in to the exhaustion and cried my heart out. When the calm reappeared, so did the insight that I couldn’t go on like this...

By Kellie Edwards|Monday, 27th May 2019|Leave a reply