Why strong support networks are vital for mothers throughout and after pregnancy

Returning guest Emily Crawford is the Principal Psychologist at Nest Psychology and has more than 20 years of experience as an Educational and Developmental Psychologist supporting adults, children, adolescents, and their families with various mental health issues (including OCD). She is also a 'Tuning in to Kids' facilitator and a mother of four.

In this episode, Emily discusses the postnatal period for mothers and opens up about her experiences after childbirth. She explores the challenges mothers encounter before and after birth and the importance of supporting mothers and building communities so mothers can care for their babies.

This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Emily. Keep an eye out for part two, where Emily shares how to help mothers experiencing mental health difficulties in the prenatal and postnatal periods.

Resources and links:

• Nest Psychology website

• Webinars, books, and training by Melbourne Wellbeing Group

• OCD training workshops by Dr Celin Gelgec

• OCD focused supervision for healthcare professionals with Dr Celin Gelgec

Connect:

• https://www.melbournewellbeinggroup.com.au/

• http://www.drcelingelgec.com.au/

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