the PSA blog.
Articles (or my 3am musings) to empower you to understand and navigate the world of perinatal mental ill health
Why is Mother-Centric Care Important?
Mother-centric care involves care from health and support providers who value the health, decisions, and needs of the mother.
Contrary to what some might have us believe, mother-centric does NOT mean we don’t value what’s best for our child/children.
To me, it simply means we aren’t putting the mother last.
Postpartum Planning: what is it and why does it matter?
What is postpartum planning?
Whether you formalise it or not, or use a postpartum planning service, a postpartum plan is any decision made to protect yourself, and your family, in the days, weeks, or even months, following birth. And we need to be talking more about this prior to birth.
Why does postpartum planning even matter?
Postpartum planning matters because YOU matter. It’s as simple as that. You - your health, your sleep, your nutrition, all of it - matters. And establishing support ahead of time can be crucial.
