Mental health during pregnancy

If you need help, there are support services you can contact and Medicare pays for 3 counselling sessions.

Support services

Supporting your emotional health is important during pregnancy. There are mental health support services that help people expecting a baby and new parents. These links will take you away from myGov.

  • PANDA

    Find out how to get support for your mental health when you’re expecting or a new parent on the PANDA website.

  • ForWhen

    Find out how to speak to a professional, access local services and get support on the ForWhen website.

Pregnancy counselling

Pregnancy can be exciting and overwhelming all at the same time. If you need help navigating your feelings during pregnancy, Medicare helps pay for 3 counselling sessions. You can ask your doctor to refer you to a pregnancy counsellor.

Find out about pregnancy support counselling on the Department of Health and Aged Care website.

Page last updated: 19 January 2024