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Emotional Health

Celebrating the Circle of Life: Coming Back to Balance and Harmony

A Guide to Emotional Health in Pregnancy and Early Motherhood for Aboriginal Women and their Families. 

This guide was created to help Aboriginal women enjoy good emotional health during pregnancy and following the birth of a baby. 

Who is the guide for? 

Aboriginal Women - This guide was created to help soon-to-be and new mothers who are worried about their mood and/or experiencing depression. The guide is focused on emotional health and includes information on what to expect and how to cope with all of the changes that come with pregnancy and a new baby.

Health Care Providers - This guide can also be used by health care providers who work with Aboriginal women and their families in the Perinatal period, especially those who may be experiencing baby blues or depression.

Partners, Families, and Friends - Part five is written for partners, families and friends and includes information on how to support a woman during pregnancy, childbirth and the early months of being a parent. 

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