How Do We Help? Mothers, babies and whaanau exist as a unit – one cannot be considered without the other. We work with women, partners, whaanau and community services involved in their care. Treatment options are tailored to meet individual and whaanau needs. These may include: Psychological or 'talking' therapies, Group treatment for anxiety, depression and emotional management, Advice on medication, Support during adjustment to motherhood / bonding with child, Connecting you with relevant community, social or other support services Looking After Yourself If you are having anxious thoughts, or feeling 'flat' or down after having a baby one of the most valuable things you can do is talk to others. There are other parents who are going through the same thing. You may also want to talk to a support person, such as a whaanau member, midwife or family doctor, kuia or kaumaatua, faith leader, counsellor, or friend. Try to accept help when it is offered, and get some rest and exercise if you can. You can also free call or text 1737 at any time to speak to a trained counsellor. If you call between 2-10pm you can also choose to talk to a Peer Support Specialist - these are people who have experience of wairangi/mental distress who are trained to provide you with advice to support your wellbeing.