Maternal mental health affects the whole family.

The perinatal period, from pregnancy through the first year postpartum, is a time of vulnerability for women involving significant physical and lifestyle changes. Maternal mental health is at higher risk during this time, with conditions like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress affecting 1 in 5 women. These challenges can also impact the mental health of partners, as stressful periods often trigger unresolved issues from the past.

Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding yet challenging journeys. "[Parents] who have had difficult early life experiences can create coherence by making sense of the past and understanding its impact on the present and how it shapes our interactions with our children. In this way, we are not destined to repeat the patterns of the past.” — Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzell in Parenting from the Inside Out,

The right support during major life transitions can make all the difference.