Because parenthood isn’t always peachy…

Because parenthood isn’t always peachy…

Definitions
Perinatal Mental Illness includes:
- Antenatal Depression and Anxiety
- Postnatal Depression and Anxiety
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Bi-polar
- Post Partum Psychosis
- Reoccurance of any other existing mental illness
The term perinatal refers to the antenatal period and the postnatal period combined. Perinatal mental illness refers to mental illnesses that occur during this period.
Many illnesses may be experienced during the perinatal period. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and postpartum psychosis are all known to be risks associated with pregnancy and the postnatal period. New or expecting parents may also experience a recurrence of other mental illnesses such as bipolar, personality disorders and schizophrenia during this time.

North Brisbane
Peach Tree House
293 Ellison Rd
Geebung QLD 4034
northbrisbane@peachtree.org.au
South Brisbane
Peach Tree Parent Wellbeing Centre
1454 Logan Road - MarshTicknell building
Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
southbrisbane@peachtree.org.au
Moreton Bay
Peach Tree Parent Wellbeing Centre
"The Lakes"
12 King Street
Caboolture QLD 4510
moretonbay@peachtree.org.au


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Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness respectfully and wholeheartedly acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which our families, staff, volunteers and Board work, gather and connect. We pay respect to the First Nations People and their Elders past, present and emerging and recognise their ongoing spiritual connection and relationship to this country’s land, waters, winds and community. We are honoured to journey with the First Australians on the path to healing and reconciliation.

North Brisbane
Peach Tree House
293 Ellison Rd
Geebung QLD 4034
northbrisbane@peachtree.org.au
South Brisbane
Peach Tree Parent Wellbeing Centre
1454 Logan Road - MarshTicknell building
Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
southbrisbane@peachtree.org.au
Moreton Bay
Peach Tree Parent Wellbeing Centre
"The Lakes"
12 King Street
Caboolture QLD 4510
moretonbay@peachtree.org.au
Contact Us
Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness respectfully and wholeheartedly acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which our families, staff, volunteers and Board work, gather and connect. We pay respect to the First Nations People and their Elders past, present and emerging and recognise their ongoing spiritual connection and relationship to this country’s land, waters, winds and community. We are honoured to journey with the First Australians on the path to healing and reconciliation.