Parenthood in all its dimensions makes people highly vulnerable

• Around 10-20% of mothers experience perinatal depression or even psychosis
• Substantial %s of mothers & partners are traumatised by delivery room experiences
• Many couples face their first big challenges when becoming parents
• Caring for a baby confronts us with our physical and mental boundaries
• Perinatal loss remains a possibility, even when the best care is available

The term "perinatal loss" may refer to miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a baby.

However, looking more broadly, it also includes

- any interruption of a pregnancy, whatever the reason or cause

- pregnancy or parenthood as such, if unintended

- unintended childlessness

Feelings of profound sorrow, anger, shame, guilt, doubt... may abound. Dawn offers a space where such emotions can be expressed,

and processed, in all safety.