This week on Dr Nicole Highet from the Centre of Perinatal Excellence joins us to talk about how new parents are coping in lockdown. She tackles the following subjects:Helpline in Focus

• How lockdown is extra-challenging for new parents
• The signs of post-natal depression
• How the pandemic is impacting PND
• What we should be asking our partners to check that they are okay
• The double-edged sword of lockdown when you have a new baby and a toddler
• Suggestions for how new parents can maintain good mental health in lockdown
• When PND hits before the baby is born

If you need support during lockdown COPE have a list of resources at their website or you can contact PANDA on 1300 726 306.To book in a one-on-one session with a Parent School expert, check out Parent School powered by Babyology.
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