NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Dr. Elsa Du Toit
I'm a trailblazer in maternal mental health, dedicating my career to supporting women during one of the most vulnerable yet transformative periods of their lives. I have a robust medical background that spans general practice, psychiatry, and psychology.
I am widely regarded as one of South Africa’s foremost specialists in perinatal psychiatry, working with over 5000 women.
I have become a national leader in understanding the complex relationship between unplanned pregnancies and mental illness.Â
My Expertise
- Perinatal Mental Health Clinician
- PhD in Maternal Mental Health: Unplanned Pregnancy and Psychiatric Illness
- Advocate for gender equity and family wellness
- SASOP Women’s Mental Health Executive Committee Member
- Speaker and workshop facilitator on maternal mental health
Dr Belinda Bruwer
Private practice psychiatrist, Namibia
Dr Elsa du Toit is regarded as the expert in the field of maternal mental health in Southern Africa. She is always willing to advise colleagues on patient management with her knowledge and expertise based on the latest evidence, combined with years of experience. Dr du Toit's maternal mental health workshops and presentations are not only of high quality and very informative but also a pleasure to attend and participate in. She has made a significant contribution thus far to ensure that more emphasis is placed on the importance of maternal mental health.