Jessica had never felt so alone
Jessica's first experience of motherhood was filled with fear, trauma, and isolation. Sleepless nights, a crying baby, relationship strain, and overwhelming emotions left her feeling hopeless.
When Jessica fell pregnant again, the anxiety came rushing back.
"I was scared of going through the same intense emotions again. I had healed some, but I was still holding onto past trauma."
But this time, Jessica had the right support. With Gidget Foundation Australia's specialist perinatal counselling, she felt validated, understood and finally equipped to face motherhood with confidence.
From the first appointment, I knew I had made the right decision. Gidget Foundation Australia has changed my life. I still have difficult moments, but now I know how to get through them.”
Jessica
Mother | Gidget Angel
Every year, 1 in 5 mums and 1 in 10 dads experience perinatal depressioin and anxiety (PNDA). Many suffer in silence, not knowing where to turn.
Without support, PNDA can escalate, sometimes leading to hospitalisation, and in the most tragic cases, suicide.
Your gift can change this by connecting new parents to specialist mental health services and reminding them they’re not alone – especially at Christmas.
Help new parents find the support they need this Christmas – and replace fear with hope.
Donate today.
