Emotional Support

Our Perinatal Emotional Health Practitioner (PEHP) offers free, caring support for your emotional wellbeing through the inevitable ups and downs of pregnancy, birth and early parenting.

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We take the time to listen and work with you to understand your needs, offering practical support, guidance and reassurance every step of the way.

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We offer:

• One‑on‑one, personalised support - both in-Centre or in-home

• Gentle counselling strategies

• Help connecting you with other services if needed

• Information and education to support emotional wellbeing, including self-care strategies

 

This free service is available to families across West Wimmera, Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack Shires.

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In addition to providing one-on-one emotional support, we also offer a range of group activities that support connection and community for local parents. These include:

• information and education sessions and workshops

• baby massage courses

• pram walking groups

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How you might be feeling

Pregnancy and early parenthood can be a beautiful time, filled with love, wonder and new connections. It can also feel tiring, lonely or overwhelming at times. Many new parents experience a mix of emotions as they adjust to this big life change.

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Some common feelings can include:

• Feeling low, tearful or a little flat

• Worrying more than usual or feeling anxious

• Tiredness, loneliness or feeling overwhelmed

• Changes in eating or sleeping patterns

• Feeling frustrated or easily irritated

• Finding everyday tasks harder to manage

• Feeling unsettled or fearful for yourself or your baby

• Difficulty concentrating or remembering things

• Feeling a loss of control or confidence

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These experiences are more common than many people realise, and support is available. You don’t have to manage these feelings on your own — reaching out can make a real difference.