Time to meet Dr. Johanna Clancy and Dr. Marese McDonnell both qualified clinical psychologists and founders of Cradle Psychology - a dedicated clinic, focused on parental wellbeing, uniquely developed and delivered by clinical psychologists.

Dr. Johanna is pregnant with her first baby and navigating the beginning of matresence while Dr. Marese has just had her second and now knows the true limitations mothers have to properly switching off. 

If you are experiencing any of the issues raised in the episode please know that there are so many sourced of support out there - you do not have to stay feeling what you are feeling.

Contact:

• Cradle Psychology // Insta
• Your maternity team (you can asked to be linked with their mental health support service - often there will be a mental health midwife or psychologist available)
• Your GP
• Your local public health nurse
• Your local Primary Care Psychology teams and Community Mental Health Services can also be accessed where appropriate via your GP. 
• Samaritans: Call 116123
• Pieta House: Call 1800247247

Please always reach out for support.

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