In postnatal depression, the person or the mum who has it describes typical feelings of depression, low mood, no energy, tearfulness, guilty thoughts, often feelings of inadequacy, or inability to parent that child, lack of energy, and disorganisation.
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Antenatal care in Aboriginal communities
If you’ve found out you’re pregnant, it’s important to visit your Aboriginal medical service as soon as you can. They’ll make appointments so you’re seeing someone regularly throughout your pregnancy. These appointments are called antenatal appointments or antenatal care.