Hawkesbury Perinatal Psychology / Midwifery Centre

23/03/2026

Awakening through Embodiment Practices, Meditation, Energy Medicine, & Breathwork

16/02/2026

It’s important to talk openly about su***de and mental health. By having considerate and honest conversations about su***de, we can create a supportive environment for everyone. 🧠🗣️

Su***de affects people of all ages, genders and backgrounds making it vital to know where to find support when we, or someone we care about, need it most.

If you or someone you care about needs support, know that you're not alone. Help is available. There is hope. Our Mental Health Help website is thoughtfully designed to connect you with support options that may suit your needs.

Explore our su***de prevention, carer support and support after su***de loss options available in our region:
🖥️ mentalhealthhelp.com.au/su***de-prevention/

14/02/2026

12/02/2026

Blue Mountains District Anzac Memorial Hospital now offers vaginal birth after caesarean.

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

👶 FOCUS ON INFANTS: Controlled Crying is out: A cultural shift in Demark

In 2025, the Danish National Board of Health removed recommendations for "controlled crying" or "cry it out" (CIO) methods from official materials and public health advice. This is not a legal ban, but rather official guidance acknowledging the importance of infant wellbeing and the growing scientific awareness of early neural sensitivity.

❤️🧠 The change followed an open letter from over 700 psychologists and researchers warning that these techniques can adversely impact secure attachment, increase stress hormones (cortisol), and hinder healthy brain development.

💥Researchers highlight that when babies cry alone, their stress signals rise sharply. Without caregiver responses babies learn to be quiet but research shows their stress response (cortisol) remains high. For a crying baby that has learned they won’t be responded to, silence does not necessarily mean regulated.

👉 At the Centre for Perinatal Psychology, we also know that co-regulating and being with a crying baby can be distressing for parents. You need support so you can in turn support your baby in their times of need.

🙌 There are lots of different supports available – choose something that suits you. Speak with your GP or maternal child health nurse. We are also available if you find you are activated, distressed or overwhelmed by caring for your baby.

Illustration by Jess Racklyeft for the Centre for Perinatal Psychology.

02/02/2026

Windsor now has a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, open from today🙌

The Windsor Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, funded by the Australian Government and delivered by Myhealth Kable St, can treat those in-between injuries and illnesses that can't wait for a regular GP appointment, but don't need a visit to the hospital or emergency department.

Bulk-billed for people with a valid Medicare card, for urgent issues such as:
✅ closed fractures
✅ wounds or injuries needing stitches
✅ burns
✅ gastro
✅ urinary tract infections
… and more!

Windsor Medicare Urgent Care Clinic:
📍 Level 1, 2 Kable Street, Windsor
🕗 8:00am to 10:00pm
📅 7 days a week, 365 days a year

💻 More info DoctorClosed.com.au/UrgentCare

21/01/2026

Join Live Workshop with Peter Levine Now 50% Off for a Limted Time 1.5 CEs Available Moving Trauma Through the Body: The Art of Titration and Pendulation A 90 Minute Workshop with Peter A. Levine, PhD Recorded November 12th (workshop recording available below) Learn more about earning 1.5 CEs here >...

21/01/2026

Denmark is officially moving away from the cry it out method after a nationwide study revealed it was still being taught in most municipalities. More than 700 psychologists signed a unified statement urging immediate discontinuation of the practice. They emphasized that prolonged crying without comfort elevates cortisol and affects how the infant brain forms emotional and stress regulation pathways. This national push reflects growing scientific awareness of early neural sensitivity.

Researchers highlight that when babies cry alone, their stress signals rise sharply. Without caregiver response, the brain begins wiring for self protection rather than trust. These early patterns influence later attachment styles emotional stability and even learning behavior. Denmark’s decision aligns with decades of neuroscience showing that infants depend on caregiver regulation to build healthy neural circuits.

Despite this, the cry it out approach continues to be recommended in parts of the U.S. where outdated models of infant independence remain common. Scientists argue that babies do not learn self soothing through isolation. Instead they learn through repeated experiences of comfort which stabilize heart rate breathing and emotional processing. This helps form long term resilience.

Denmark’s shift highlights a global conversation about infant well being. The science is clear. Responding to a baby’s distress supports healthier development than leaving them to cry alone.

21/01/2026

20/10/2025

Finally !

🏡 Introducing the new Public Homebirth Service!

Women with low-risk pregnancies in the Macarthur region now have the choice to birth at home, with continuity of care from midwives throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.

This first-of-its-kind service for South Western Sydney Local Health District is available to women who:
✔ Are under the care of Camden or Campbelltown Hospitals’ Midwifery Group Practice
✔ Have a low-risk pregnancy
✔ Live within a set driving distance to hospital
✔ Feel supported and comfortable to birth at home

Learn more: www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20251020_00.aspx