Mental health during pregnancy

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.

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 clinical care during pregnancy, including counselling on the Department of Health and Aged Care website.