Self help tools for mums to be

Think of this section of the website as a toolbox.  The purpose of it is to give you a selection of tools and skills to help you manage symptoms of perinatal anxiety. 

You will learn about different evidence-based strategies to help manage perinatal anxiety and stress (and promote wellbeing in general), and will find a number of audios to guide you through some of the exercises. 

Understanding and managing anxiety

In this section of the site we will examine what anxiety is, how it can manifest itself, and look at some simple ways you might be able to gain more control over it.

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Perinatal Anxiety and Covid-19

We have developed this section of the site to provide some information and support specifically related to Perinatal Anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Challenging anxious thoughts

The way we think can have a huge effect on our wellbeing, and our thoughts can play a significant role in anxiety. Based in cognitive-behavioural therapy, this section will teach you how to challenge your anxious thoughts, so you are better able to cope with them.

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Managing stress & looking after your wellbeing

Looking after your general wellbeing, and keeping on top of stress is a good way to try to keep anxiety at bay. This section outlines a number of practical ways to look after your mental health and wellbeing in general.

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Guided self-help exercises

Here are some guided evidence-based strategies and techniques that you can use to help reduce feelings of tension and stress, and symptoms of anxiety.

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Look after yourself and seek help, if you need it.