Aurora Podcast - Episode 2
Navigating Perinatal Mental Health
Navigating Perinatal Mental Health
About this episode
This podcast, developed in consultation with perinatal psychiatrists from Belmont Private Hospital—Queensland’s only dedicated inpatient mother–baby unit delivering care for over 30 years—equips GPs with practical knowledge to identify and manage both common and complex presentations in perinatal mental health.
Through a relaxed, case-based conversation, experts explore real-world scenarios including antenatal depression and anxiety, postpartum obsessional symptoms, distinguishing baby blues from postnatal depression, and the critical importance of recognising and responding to postpartum psychosis.
Learning outcomes
- Recognise the risks of untreated perinatal mental illness and the role of medication in pregnancy.
- Differentiate between postpartum anxiety, obsessional symptoms, baby blues, and depression.
- Identify signs of postpartum psychosis and mania, and understand the need for urgent care and ongoing management.
- Describe Belmont Private Hospital’s perinatal services and how to refer for timely access to care
Presented by
- Dr Dagmar Hlincikova, Psychiatrist, MBBS , AMC Certificate (2000) , FRANZCP , MUDR Comenius
- Dr Minurika Perusinghe, Psychiatry Registrar, MBBS
Podcast Resources
International
Australia
- http://marcesociety.com.au
- http://www.beyondblue.org.au
- http://www.beyondblue.org.au/guidelines
- http://www.panda.org.au
- www.howisdadgoing.org.au
- https://fromtheheartwa.org.au
- mumspace.com.au
- mummoodbooster.com
- cope.org.au
- mindhealthconnect.org.au
- Yourhealthinmind.org
- Forwhenhelpline.org.au
Medication in pregnancy and lactation
About Belmont Private Hospital
Belmont Private Hospital is Queensland’s largest private mental health hospital Belmont is the only high acuity private mental health hospital in Queensland with a special care unit for complex patients, along with neurostimulation services including ECT and rTMS. Belmont has over 40 psychiatrists located onsite in private practice.
Established in 1991, the Brisbane Centre for Postnatal Disorders (BCPND) at Belmont Private Hospital has been a leading provider of specialised care for women experiencing Perinatal mood disorders. Over 32 years, we have helped countless mothers regain their emotional well-being and develop the skills necessary to be the mothers they desire to be.
Disclaimer
The content shared in this podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified health professional regarding any medical or mental health concerns.
While we aim to provide accurate and up-to-date information, healthcare is complex and constantly evolving. What we discuss may not apply to your individual circumstances, and Aurora Healthcare does not endorse any specific treatments, clinicians, or products mentioned.
By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that Aurora Healthcare is not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided.