Rural Australian woman faces mental health struggles post-miscarriages, highlighting need for remote support.

Rural Australian woman Claire Brett faced mental health challenges after five miscarriages, highlighting the lack of support in remote areas. Dr. Yvonne Luxford from Canberra's Perinatal Wellbeing Centre notes that mental health support for new mothers has doubled in six years, treating over 500 parents annually. The ACT government is urged to build a residential mental health center for mothers and babies, and a free tool, the Perinatal Mental Health Support Finder, is available to help rural women find local support.

November 16, 2024
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