You are not broken. Motherhood asks you to rebuild an entire identity while running on broken sleep, in a body that is still healing, often without the village that human beings were designed to do this inside. There is a reason this is hard. It is not a character flaw. It is not something you should have been able to manage on your own.
Who to call
This is our list of places you can get support. Psychologists, clinicians and practitioners we know and trust across Brisbane and Moreton Bay, including people who specialise in perinatal mental health and birth trauma.
PANDA
Support for mums and dads experiencing anxiety, or emotional distress during pregnancy or after birth.
PARENTLINE
Parenting support, emotional guidance, and practical advice for parents of children of all ages.
AUSTRALIAN BREASTFEEDING ASSOCIATION
Breastfeeding support, information and community connection
Gidget Foundation Australia
Bulk billed sessions with perinatal mental health clinicians, in person or by telehealth