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‘Baby brain’ myth debunked as new study finds no cognitive decline in new parents

“Baby brain” has long defined women’s experiences of early motherhood, but a new study finds no evidence it exists in new parents at all.

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Labor pledges $16.7 million for free mental health support for new parents

The Albanese government has pledged $16.7 million to open eight free perinatal mental health centers to better support expecting and new parents.

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Becoming a new parent can be lonely. The conversation must be normalised

Having a baby can be one of the most joyful, fulfilling experiences of a person’s life – but it can also be incredibly isolating.

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How small businesses can support new and expectant parents in three simple ways

Here is how you can support expectant and new parents in your small business even if you don’t have the cashflow to offer financial incentives

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A clinical Psychologist on the urgent need for perinatal mental health support

Through her work as a Clinical Psychologist, Chris Barnes sees the need for more specialist perinatal support for expectant and new parents.