Looking for the perfect gift for a first-time mum? There are so many options: baby clothes, toys, pamper kits, candles… it can feel impossible to pick just one. But here’s the thing: most gifts are for the baby. What about the mum? She just did something huge – brought a whole new person into the …
Postnatal depression (PPD) can feel overwhelming, isolating, and downright scary. When you’re caring for a tiny human on top of all those heavy emotions, it can feel impossible to even think about asking for help. You might catch yourself asking the same questions over and over: How does PPD affect my baby? Will this impact …
I Didn’t Want to Be Here Anymore After Having a Baby “I didn’t want to be here anymore after having a baby. I went to the darkest place I’ve ever been in my life.” Kate Lawler recently opened up about her postnatal depression. In a DailyMail article, she said: “The first year of motherhood was …
New Mum Advice: 45+ Real-Life Tips from Mums Who’ve Been There (and Parenting Experts Who Get It) Being a new mum is a whirlwind. One moment you’re soaking in that newborn smell, the next you’re wondering if you’ll ever sleep again. Everyone – your mum, your best friend, the cashier at Tesco, has advice, and …
Motherhood is beautiful. But it’s also messy, exhausting, and full of guilt no one warns you about. And when a celebrity opens up about that raw truth, it feels like a collective sigh of relief for mums everywhere. Comedian Amy Schumer recently took to Instagram to share a deeply relatable post about the emotional rollercoaster …
I’m beyond excited to share some amazing news! My book, Motherhood – The Unspoken, has been reviewed by Marley Henry – an award-winning midwife, speaker, author, and mum of five. Marley has spent over 13 years working in midwifery across London and Surrey, in both NHS and private settings. She’s helped countless women through pregnancy, …
