Information & Support During the Perinatal Period
Trusted resources for expecting and new parents — covering mental health, parenting support, specialist care and practical tools for the journey from conception through early parenthood.
Where to Find Help
National helplines and organisations offering mental health support, practical resources and guidance for expecting and new parents.
PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia
Supporting the mental health of expecting and new parents via a National Helpline and expert, accessible information and resources.
ForWhen Helpline
A national support line for new and expecting parents — mums, dads and guardians — providing caring mental health navigation from conception until baby is 12 months old.
Beyond Blue – Pregnancy & New Parents
Information for new and expectant parents covering everything from bonding with your baby to spotting the signs of anxiety and depression.
Gidget Foundation Australia
Support services for families experiencing emotional distress during pregnancy and early parenting, plus education and awareness programs for health professionals and the community.
Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE)
A not-for-profit devoted to reducing the impacts of emotional and mental health problems in the pre and postnatal periods through research-backed programs and resources.
White Cloud Foundation – Meals for Mums
Practical support for women at risk of or experiencing perinatal depression — 14 nutritious meals delivered to the home alongside phone contact, complementing clinical care.
Expert Care & Guidance
Specialist psychology networks and evidence-based parenting programs to support you during conception, pregnancy and early parenthood.
Antenatal & Postnatal Psychology Network
A professional collaboration of psychologists specialising in conception, pregnancy, the postnatal period and early parenting — providing compassionate, non-judgemental, evidence-based care.
Centre for Perinatal Psychology
Australia's only national group of psychologists dedicated to mothers, fathers, infants, couples and families during the perinatal period — strengthening relationships and facilitating confident parenting.
Circle of Security
A parenting program based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened — helping you make sense of what your child really needs.
ZERO to THREE
Since 1977, translating expertise in early childhood development into pioneering programs, training, resources and responsive policy solutions for professionals and families.
MumMoodBooster
Australia's new evidence-based online treatment program for postnatal depression — accessible support when you need it.
Mama Tribe
Find a local mothers group near you — from Melbourne to Mooloolaba, Sydney to Subiaco, and everywhere in between. Become a Mama Tribe member.
Screening, Safety & Support
Digital screening tools, pregnancy health resources and practical guides to support you through the perinatal period.
iCOPE Digital Screening
A digital screening tool designed to ensure every mother is provided with the right support for mental health during the perinatal period.
YourChoice – Prenatal Screening
An interactive resource to support informed decision-making about prenatal screening for chromosome conditions.
Hyperemesis Australia
A national charity offering support, information, advocacy and resources for women experiencing pregnancy sickness — especially severe cases like hyperemesis gravidarum.
Food Safety During Pregnancy
A helpful brochure with food safety tips during pregnancy and planning — keeping food poisoning away and keeping mum and baby healthy.
Realistic Expectations for Infant & Toddler Sleep
Evidence-based guidance on what to realistically expect when it comes to infant and toddler sleep patterns and routines.
Paced Bottle Feeding
A practical video guide demonstrating the paced bottle feeding technique for more comfortable and responsive feeding experiences.
Neurodivergent Support & Further Reading
Neuroaffirming guides, worksheets and insightful articles covering inclusive perinatal care, gender experiences and support for partners.
Neuroaffirming Birth Plan Template
A downloadable birth plan template shaped by Autistic experiences — helping you feel safe, supported and in control by knowing what to expect and having a plan in place.
Autistic Pregnancy & Parenthood Hub
Guidance, stories, research and resources for Autistic people, their families and health professionals navigating pregnancy and parenthood.
Birth Trauma & Neurodivergence
A practical, neuroaffirming guide exploring how neurodivergent individuals may experience pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period — promoting safe, supportive, trauma-informed maternity care.
Communicating with My Fertility Clinic
A practical worksheet designed to reduce overwhelm and support self-advocacy during fertility treatment — helping you prepare questions and request adjustments for more accessible appointments.
Gender Disappointment: Grieving the Idealised Child
Exploring the complex emotions when the sex of your baby doesn't match your hopes — how past experiences, relationships and identity shape these feelings.
A Guide for New Dads, Partners & Carers
Covering common emotional challenges for new and expectant partners — adjusting work schedules, bonding with your baby, supporting your partner through exhaustion, and post-baby intimacy.