Parent stories and expert advice / Heather Rowe

Heather Rowe is a co-developer of What Were We Thinking and is pleased to be adapting the program into new online resources. She is an academic health scientist with a longstanding practice of health promotion for pregnancy and childbearing. She is the mother of three children, and actively promotes women's use of social media to learn new skills, lessen loneliness, and improve wellbeing during their childbearing years.

Blogposts by Heather Rowe

A simple way new mums can reduce their anxiety

Parenting expert Dr Heather Rowe examines how fear-based health messages targeting those with a new baby can cause unnecessary anxiety in new mums.

Health messages for pregnant women and new parents

Health messages for pregnant women and new parents are everywhere. The question is whether they are useful, or relate, to you.

Men and postnatal worry

What are the common sources of worry for new fathers?

Speaking up for yourself when you have a baby

Speaking up for yourself is an important way to build your confidence, especially when you have a new baby ...

Taking on your new role as a 'parent'

Becoming a new parent is a bit like starting a new job except that you probably have none of the required skills ...

The sudden interest in you body and baby bump

Ever felt that you were on 'show' while you were pregnant? That your body suddenly belonged to everyone else? You'll be pleased (despite not appreciating) to know it’s a common experience ...

What does a "preventative health approach" actually mean?

Dr. Heather Rowe explains what "preventative health" means and how WWWT can support your mental and emotional wellbeing.

When the "breast is best" message isn't helpful

Sometimes the health messages we hear make us feel good, that we are doing the ‘right thing’ for our families. But sometimes health messages can sap our confidence ...

Blogpost where Heather Rowe gives expert advice

Meeting my newborn at just 32 weeks

With a toddler in tow, Estelle assumed she knew everything about having a newborn. Little did she know her next child would arrive at just 32 weeks of age!