News & Views New mothers may soon be able to access new oral treatment for postpartum depression A new drug to treat postpartum depression which previously had to be injected has been developed. Now patients may take an oral capsule.
Women's Health News Record numbers of babies born in lockdown areas: How are new parents coping? There has been a record number of babies born in NSW in the second quarter of 2021, with a 9 percent surge on last year’s figures and 19,113 babies born between April and June.
News & Views New app for new mums to help manage mental wellbeing A new app aims to help new mothers improve their mental wellbeing by allowing them to track their mood during pregnancy and early parenthood.
News & Views ‘I convinced myself my panic was normal. That all new mums felt this way. I was wrong.’ I convinced myself the panic was part and parcel of the terrifying responsibility all new parents face, in keeping their new baby healthy and alive.
News & Views ‘I wasn’t just sad, I was sick’: Brigid Glanville on her battle with postnatal depression ABC reporter Brigid Glanville shares her experience with postnatal depression with total candour to help people understand the reality of the illness.