Having a baby is an exciting time for Mums and Dads, but you will probably find that the reality of parenthood is far from a fairytale. The joys and happiness of becoming pregnant, then becoming a parent might be coupled with morning sickness, rapid hormonal changes, sleepless nights, a crying baby, fatigue, feeding problems, or infant illness.

We would like to thank PANDA and WA Perinatal Mental Health Unit for generously allowing From the Hearth WA to replicate some of their information.