Because being a mum is not always easy

Motherhood is a beautiful journey filled with joy, love, and new beginnings. However, it can also come with its own set of challenges - especially if you don't have enough support. Sadly, this is the reality of many new mothers.

Around 1 in 5 mums will develop a mental health problem during pregnancy or postpartum according to official statistics, but the actual figure could be even higher.

But what exactly are maternal mental health disorders? And how can you recognise them?

Find it out from this FREE mini course. 

The material in this course is also part of the comprehensive online course for new mums, "Preparing for Motherhood: Getting Ready for Life as a New Mum". And while I recommend the larger course wholeheartedly to every new mother as it provides a more extensive educational experience, I recognise that it may not be feasible for everyone at the moment. 

That's why I encourage you to take advantage of this FREE mini course on maternal mental health - because no mum should ever face these challenges alone. 

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How can this course help you?

It's not always easy to recognise the difference between the normal ups and downs of being a new mum, and the start of mental health problems. This is what you will learn in this course:

  • What are some of the most common issues most new mums experience?

  • What are perinatal mood disorders and their symptoms?

  • How do you know when to seek help?

  • What are the cultural factors behind the high rates of maternal mental health problems?

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • A message from your instructor

    • Medical Disclaimer
  • 2

    Let's get started!

    • Maternal Mental Health Facts & Figures
  • 3

    Common Issues

    • Changes and Challenges

    • Missing Your Old Life

    • Relationship Changes

    • Feeling Emotional
  • 4

    Perinatal Mood Disorders

    • What are perinatal mood disorders?

    • Postpartum Depression

    • Anxiety

    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    • Bipolar Mood Disorder

    • Postpartum Psychosis
  • 5

    Resources

    • Useful websites
  • 6

    Next Steps...

    • Congratulations!

    • More resources for you

    • Before you go...

Maternal mental health matters

Because if mums are not well, that affects our whole society

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Instructor

Wellbeing professional and educator

Gabriella Campelli-Ignacz

Hello there! I'm Gabriella Campelli-Ignacz (MA, MSc), wellbeing professional and educator, with a particular interest in early parenthood, happiness, and workplace wellbeing.  I believe that wellbeing is more than just healthy eating and exercise - it's also about happiness, contentment, life satisfaction, having a purpose, work-life balance, and meaningful relationships. And while we as individuals can do a lot to manage our own health and wellbeing, there is also a lot that workplaces, communities, and indeed our whole society can do to further collective wellbeing.