Space for Perinatal Wellbeing

People often talk about the positive emotions they experience during pregnancy and the first year of being a parent and less about the emotional challenges they experience — despite these being just as common.

It’s very common for expectant and new parents to experience problems with their sleep, mood and overall wellbeing. Around 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men will develop a mental health concern during the perinatal period.

SilverCloud’s new Space for Perinatal Wellbeing programme can help parents and carers improve wellbeing during pregnancy and the first year after having a child. Looking after your wellbeing is an essential part of being a parent — when you feel balanced and calm, you worry less, have more energy and feel more confident in handling the challenges of life.

The 12-week programme has been designed for those who are experiencing or may be at risk of experiencing low mood or worry during the parental period.

Using cognitive behavioural therapy techniques, parents can learn to better understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviours and learn how to make positive changes to their mental wellbeing.

Space for Perinatal Wellbeing is designed to fit around your schedule and is available on demand, 24/7. For best results, it’s recommended you engage with the programme for 15-20 minutes a day three to four times a week. A SilverCloud expert will check in every two weeks to personalise the programme and to offer encouragement and ongoing motivation.

People living in Wales or registered with a GP in Wales can access SilverCloud online guided self-help programmes free via NHS Wales. You don’t need to be referred by your GP, you can simply sign up and access your programme anytime using your smartphone, tablet or desktop computer.

For more information and to sign up, visit nhswales.silvercloudhealth.com/signup.