Fathers and all non-birthing parents can experience antenatal and postnatal depression. You might have antenatal or postnatal depression if you have emotional, physical, thinking or behaviour changes that last longer than 2 weeks.

Changes in pregnancy can sometimes be stressful for you and your pregnant partner. If you can find healthy ways to deal with stress, it’s good for you, your partner and your baby.

During pregnancy, partners sometimes feel anxiety, fear, frustration and anger. This might lead to violence. If you find it hard to manage anger or violence, it’s essential to seek help.

It’s natural for sexual desire to change during pregnancy and after birth. Unless your health professional has advised otherwise, it’s safe to have sex during pregnancy and after birth.

When you find out about your partner’s pregnancy, you might feel joy, excitement, shock, fear and more. It can help to talk about how you’re feeling with someone you trust.

Pregnancy is a good time to strengthen your relationship with your partner. It’s important to talk openly about feelings, roles, responsibilities, hopes and dreams. Listening, problem-solving, conflict management and acceptance can keep relationships healthy.

When you have a premature baby, it’s important to think about your needs and look after yourself. Getting involved with your premature baby’s care and spending time in the NICU can help you build a relationship with your baby.

Birth support is an important role. You can feel more confident about birth support if you prepare during pregnancy.

Antenatal classes are helpful for pregnant women, partners and birth support people. Antenatal classes might help you feel better prepared for labour, birth, feeding and early parenting.

Most twins are born healthy, though a twin pregnancy can mean a higher chance of health complications, so you might need extra check-ups.