Women and Newborn Health Service
Health A – Z
Emotional Health for Parents - During Pregnancy and Beyond
Congratulations! Having a baby can be a very exciting time and you will probably feel all kinds of intense emotions.
This section explains some of the different emotions you may feel and provides information about supporting yourself during this time.
When you have a baby, you might find yourself filled with love, joy, delight and surprise. After all, this is meant to be the happiest time of your life… right?
The truth is having a baby is a very big challenge, so you might also feel stressed, frustrated, angry, confused or disappointed.
All strong emotions are common and normal. It's even normal to go through dozens of emotions – both good and not so good – in just one day.
If you're finding it hard to cope, or just want to find out more about emotional health, click on the links below.
Choose a Topic
- Becoming a Parent
- What is Emotional Health
- Common Emotional Problems
- What Causes Emotional Problems
- Emotional Health Across Cultures
- Treatment Options
- Help and Support
- Personal Stories of Depression and Anxiety
- Information for Health Professionals
