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Rebuilding the village: Nurturing maternal mental health on the Gold Coast

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Courtney Mulder
May 01, 2024
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They say that it takes a village to raise a child, but in 2024 most of us (in western culture anyway) have lost the traditional village of support, which included multiple generations of extended family, neighbours, and the community pitching in to help raise children.

Maternal mental health is on the decline, with many mothers feeling isolated and unsup…

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Courtney Mulder
Fourth generation Gold Coaster with a passion for telling stories about our stunning hinterland.
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