When I became a mum, I made a promise to myself: to do everything I can so no mum ever feels alone. As part of that promise, Iâve started this blog series – Your Stories – a space where mums can share their journeys, struggles, and truths. Today, Iâm honoured to share Crystalâs story. Over …
Easy Meals for New Parents: 10 Recipes You Can Make in 20 Minutes or Less
Looking for easy meals for new parents you can make in minutes? You’re in the right place! Being a new parent is amazing, but also a rollercoaster that never stops. Sleepless nights, constant feedings, nappy changes, and tiny humans who completely depend on you… it can be exhausting. And yet, somehow, life keeps moving. The …
13 Life-Saving Tips to Cope With Postpartum Sleep Deprivation
Youâve just had a baby, and letâs be honest: nothing can prepare you for the level of sleep deprivation that comes with those newborn weeks. Being a sleep deprived mum can feel extremely hard. Between night feeds, newborn wake ups, and broken sleep, many new parents struggle to cope with postpartum sleep deprivation. The phrase …
21 Things You Should Never Say To A New Mum
When you become a mum, your life changes overnight. It’s exhausting, confusing, and brutal. Yet so often, people (including mums themselves) pretend like thatâs not the case. Youâre expected to smile, âenjoy every moment,â and carry on as if your body and mind havenât just been turned upside down. But in reality, it’s not quite …
Is It Normal To Feel Lonely After Having a Baby?
Becoming a new mum is magical in so many ways, but letâs be honest, itâs also not what we imagined. Your life changes overnight, and your mind and body often canât keep up. You feel lost, confused, and maybe even find yourself whispering: What have I done? Even though youâve got this gorgeous, healthy baby …
Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave: Tips If You Feel Sad, Anxious or Not Ready
Going back to work after maternity leave can feel like your heart is being ripped in two. For many mums, returning to work after maternity leave can bring unexpected emotions. Youâre counting down the days with a heavy heart, wondering how youâll leave your sweet baby behind – and whether youâll make it through without …