Postnatal anxiety can show up as a racing mind, a tight chest, a body that won't settle, or a constant scan for what might go wrong next.
It can also look like irritability, control, rage, or sudden tears. None of these mean you are a bad parent. They mean your nervous system is overloaded.
The Held Parent offers gentle, education-based support to help you understand what's happening in your body, soften the spiral, and find your way back to steadier ground.
If you are in crisis, please call PANDA on 1300 726 306, Lifeline on 13 11 14, or 000 in an emergency.