Adjusting to Parenting
The adjustment to becoming a parent is a complex event that doesn’t happen overnight. While the baby might arrive in a day (or two!) this...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20233 min
Bonding with Baby
In our society there is a false belief that bonding with our baby will happen immediately, instantly and without any effort. That the...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20234 min
'I don't know if I can do this anymore' - Are you suffering from Parental Burnout?
Burnout is most often talked about in relation to the workplace - people feeling burnt-out by occupations like nursing, social work,...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20234 min
Understanding birth trauma
“Although the popularly desired outcome is ‘healthy mother, healthy baby,’ I think there is room in that equation for ‘happy,...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20234 min
Loving Lockdown
Many people are finding the COVID-19 social isolation measures really difficult. We know that families are finding the juggle of ‘work...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20233 min
Why Choose a Perinatal Psychologist?
For many people, making the decision to see a psychologist can be incredibly daunting. People often question if their issues are “bad”...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20234 min
Not Sure About Seeing a Psychologist?
Many people have certain beliefs and expectations about psychologists that are not accurate. These beliefs come from the media, movies...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20233 min
Creating new family rituals
The current COVID-19 situation across the globe has meant that our usual ways of life have been significantly changed. Pregnant mothers...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20234 min
I might have to give birth alone and I am terrified
“I am 39 weeks pregnant with my second child and my mum is interstate. She was planning to come last week so that when I go into labour,...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20233 min
What is telehealth and how could it help me?
From March 30, 2020 the Australian government has announced that ALL Australians can now access psychological services through telehealth...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20233 min
The power of words
When in moments of emotional pain, confusion, sadness or despair, many of us have probably been advised to “talk it through” with someone....
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20234 min
Practical tools for mental health in pregnancy and early motherhood
Mental health, like physical health, is impacted by a range of different factors. While this includes psychological structures and...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20232 min
When I say no I feel guilty
According to Manuel J. Smith’s book “When I say No I feel Guilty” (1975), saying ‘no’ is a basic human right and one that should be...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20232 min
Love, pride and a sense of belonging
Many rituals and traditions are associated with the celebration of Christmas. Whether it be the decorating of the tree, carolling, or a...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20232 min
What are your family's Easter rituals?
Many rituals and traditions are associated with the celebration of Easter. Whether it be an Easter egg hunt, decoration of eggs, or a...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20234 min
Challenging unhelpful thoughts as a new parent
Becoming a parent brings a multitude of new physical, emotional and mental challenges which are difficult for everybody. For some...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20233 min
When birth is trauma
Giving birth is one epic journey and like most things pregnancy-related, it is very personal with no two women's experiences exactly the...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20233 min
Managing stress and COVID-19
Many families will be feeling anxious about the COVID-19 outbreak and the community measures that have been imposed to reduce the spread....
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20234 min
How is your attachment style affecting you?
Mummy is dropping Jack off at day-care to go to work. Jack is in the arms of his carer who he will spend the day with. As Mummy says...
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Frances Bilbao
Mar 18, 20234 min
Mother’s Day is all about her…..again….
Mother’s Day is traditionally a day dedicated to celebrating and thanking mothers for their unwavering selfless efforts in raising their...
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