I am passionate about empowering women and their families during one of life’s most immersive journeys - pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.Â
With over 15 years of expertise exclusively focused on perinatal psychiatry, I have created this safe space to provide evidence-based support, practical resources, and a safe haven for learning and growth.
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Why it matters?
When women receive the care and knowledge they need, they not only improve their own well-being but also create healthier families and stronger future generations.
Whether you're a woman navigating the complexities of mental health during pregnancy or a healthcare provider seeking insights and advice, this is where you'll find the tools, knowledge, and support.
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GROUP COACHING
The Mindful Mom Method with Dr Elsa
Let’s be honest anyone can experience Postnatal Depression.
- It doesn’t mean you’re weak.
- It doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
- It simply means you’re human.
Some moms may be more vulnerable than others, but no one is immune. That’s why waiting until things fall apart is no longer good enough.
At the moment, most healthcare systems are built around treating mental illness after it’s already taken hold. But what if we could shift that model entirely? What if women were supported before they reach breaking point?
Join The Mindful Mom Method Waitlist
Our September Group is currently underway, so if you are keen to explore this program for the future, sign up to the non-obligatory waitlist and we will inform you when the next Group opens up!
FOR WOMEN
How I can help you?
Access workshops and videos to learn more about mental health challenges during the perinatal period and how to address them.
Gain clarity on treatment options, including the risks and benefits of medications during pregnancy, through personalised online consultations.
Join my growing community of women and families navigating similar journeys.
FORÂ HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
How I can help you?
Enhance your knowledge with CPD-accredited workshops and courses, focusing on maternal mental illness, psychopharmacology and risk-benefit assessments during pregnancy.
Stay ahead with practical, evidence-based training to better serve your patients.
Engage with my expertise and share knowledge to provide exceptional care for your patients.
Nicola
Dr Elsa du Toit supported me through one of the darkest chapters of my life, following the devastating loss of my two baby boys. She wasn’t just a psychiatrist who prescribed medication—she felt like a trusted friend and counsellor. Her genuine compassion, kindness, and willingness to listen made all the difference when I needed it most. I will always be grateful for her loving guidance and the hope she helped me rediscover. I couldn’t have asked for a more caring, attentive, and extraordinary psychiatrist.
Azelle
As a fellow psychiatrist, I have had the privilege of collaborating with Dr.Elsa Du Toit and have consistently been impressed by her profound expertise in women's mental health. Her compassionate approach and deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by women have significantly benefited her patients. Dr. Du Toit's dedication to advancing mental health care for women is truly commendable.
HI THERE!
I'm Dr. Elsa Du Toit
I am one of South Africa’s leading experts in perinatal psychiatry and I have an impressive career spanning over two decades, I combine rigorous clinical expertise with a deep understanding of the emotional and mental challenges that women face during the perinatal period.
I help women and healthcare professionals manage Maternal Mental Health.
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Upcoming Webinars
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Pharmacology Workshop
Join our 4-week Pharmacology Workshop, specially designed to enhance your expertise in medication management during pregnancy and postpartum.
Sleep Disorders in Pregnancy & Lactation
Join me for an evidence-based, clinically focused masterclass designed for professionals who prescribe or advise on treatment.
The Mindful Mom Method
A 6-Week safe space to strengthen your mind & heart Just for moms & moms-to-be!
The Digital Dilemma
For moms with ADHD, the digital world can fuel distraction, overwhelm and guilt.
But with the right tools, it can also become a space for support, structure and calm.
Understanding Perinatal OCD & Psychosis
In this on-demand learning we're covering:
- The signs that aren't in the textbooks
- What families actually experience (not just the clinical criteria)
- How to respond with confidence, not panic
- The difference between support and professional intervention
More than Postnatal Depression
While we're all laser-focused on postnatal depression (which is crucial!), we're missing anxiety that shows up as perfectionism. OCD that masquerades as "being a good mom." PTSD from traumatic births that gets dismissed as "adjustment."