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“© BETTER LIFE WHEN THE PARENT HAS ‘THE BABY BLUES’ “Although many people believe parenting comes naturally for mothers, this is not going to be every parent's experience. There is no shame in feeling this way,” comments Jayde. “Unfortunately, social media tends to only show one side of motherhood, which can make mothers feel bad for having a different experience. It would be beneficial to seek help to not only improve your relationship with your infant but also assist in your enjoyment of parenthood. | would recommend parent- infant psychotherapy to mothers struggling with postnatal depression or the ‘baby blues’ advises Jayde. Not only would this therapy assist mothers with their mental health by having a space to address, normalize and process how they are feeling, but it will also help them to improve their bond with their infant as well as feeling more confident in their ability to understand and care for their infant.” PARENT-INFANT PSYCHOTHERAPY - THE BENEFITS: « Beneficial to any family that is experiencing difficulties in their parent infant relationship. This could include concerns around attachment or bonding. « Infants who have more difficult temperaments or who have difficulties with feeding, sleeping, excessive crying or developmental delays. « Can start as early as when the mother and infant are still in the hospital after birth. This would be practically beneficial to mothers who have experienced a traumatic birth or babies that have to spend time in the NICU due to premature birth or being unwell. » This can support parents in feeling more confident in their abilities to understand and respond to their baby's need. » Parent-infant psychotherapy isn’t aimed at parenting skills as much as it is aimed at supporting and nurturing the parent child relationship and connection. » Parents who have experienced a traumatic pregnancy or birth or who are struggling with their own previous experiences of childhood would also benefit. = Sources: www.uct.ac.za; www.zerotothree.org; www.westerncape.gov.za; [email protected]