ABSTRACT
This chapter begins with the beginning of the life-cycle. The first encounters are with a young couple who are awaiting the birth of their first child but are burdened with many fears and anxieties. In a second case a mother is helped to find her way out of a state of severe post-natal depression. A mother is likely to harbour some fears about the kind of baby inside her, of what it might do to her body, as well as worrying whether she can provide a good enough environment for its growth. In the last few months, the burden of carrying the baby, anxieties about the birth, and the responsibilities facing her may weigh heavily. Having a baby is a most disturbing as well as a very exciting event. New parents in particular are undergoing major life changes.
