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New parents

Being a parent

Postnatal depression, single parenting, relationship breakdowns and divorce and losing your identity can be some of the difficulties faced by parents.

Dad's guide to fatherhood

Find some practical advice of how to help your partner through the pregnancy and for when you bring your baby home.

Positive parenting

Find out more about the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), which offers valuable parenting advice for parents, guardians and carers.

Parenting styles

Find out about different styles of parenting and how the parenting style you choose impacts your child's social and emotional wellbeing.

Sex and relationships when you are a parent

Parenting can put pressure on your relationship. Here are some ideas to help maintain your relationship and sex life after the birth of your child.

Body image after having a baby

Giving birth can affect your body in many ways, but here are ways to feel body confident and help your body recover after having a baby.

Call us and speak to a Maternal Child Health Nurse for personal advice and guidance.

Need further advice or guidance from our maternal child health nurses?

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