When Joy Feels Out of Reach: Pregnancy and early parenthood are often painted as glowing, blissful times. And yes, there can be moments of joy and excitement. But for many families across Scotland, those months are overshadowed by perinatal anxiety or birth trauma. If you’ve found yourself thinking “I thought it was just me” - you’re far from alone. What Do We Mean by “Perinatal”? Perinatal simply means the period from pregnancy through the first year after birth. It’s a time