Perinatal mental health spans the entire journey of becoming a family – not just the weeks around birth. It encompasses the desire for a child, family planning, and pregnancy too. On periparto.ch you will find understanding, guidance, and support.
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Anxiety during pregnancy, feeling overwhelmed after birth – in the following three short films, a couple affected by postnatal depression, a gynecologist, and a midwife share their different experiences with this condition.
This self-test assesses the mood state of the last 7 days. It is validated for both mothers and fathers and can be used during pregnancy and after childbirth to assess a person's mental condition.
Parents need mental strength. Rest, exercise, social contact, nurturing relationships, and mindful stress management help them stay strong daily.
You’ve recently had a baby – congratulations! We hope that you and your baby are doing well. Unfortunately, for about 15 % of mothers and about 10 % of fathers, this is not the case.
The Swiss Red Cross develops and coordinates migesplus and receives financial support from the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).
