The transition into parenthood can be one of the most meaningful & life-changing experiences a person goes through. Alongside joy, connection, & hope, it can also bring intense feelings of vulnerability, emotional overwhelm & isolation which are often unexpected and distressing. Perinatal mental health refers to emotional wellbeing during pregnancy & the first year after birth. This chapter of life can impact anyone; birthing parents, partners, & families. The impacts are oft

Emotional awareness is often described as the foundation of emotional wellbeing. It is the ability to notice, identify, understand and response to emotions in ourselves and others. Many of us grew up being taught how to manage our behaviours. Yet for many of us the skills for recognising and managing the emotions underneath our own, and others, behaviours was not explored to the same extent. This leads many of us finding it difficult to recognise or understand what we are fee