Helping mums feel seen and supported
Helping mums feel seen and supported
Helping mums feel seen and supported
We’ve all heard about postnatal (postpartum) depression. But only a few of us really understand it. Only those who’ve had personal experience with it – or whose loved one did – know: How it feels What it does to your thoughts How you’d know if it was happening to you right now Which is terrifying …
When I first heard about a mum running a marathon shortly after giving birth, my reaction wasn’t wow. It was wait… what was really going on behind that? Because stories like this aren’t about fitness. They’re about survival. Identity. And finding something to hold onto when motherhood turns your world upside down. So I asked …
Let’s be honest. Motherhood is not all sunshine and rainbows. You go through so MUCH, both physically and mentally. You cope with all sorts of conflicting emotions. You do the best you can, but still feel like it’s not enough. You juggle more than you can cope with. You are sleep deprived. You have no …
With Mother’s day approaching, I cannot help thinking back to my first Mother’s day as a mum. Our boys were about 11 months and I had just started to get back on track after a devastating experience of postnatal depression. I remember being really excited about having to experience my first Mother’s day as a …
Wondering what a newborn routine looks like after baby arrives? The honest truth is, every mum and every baby is different. But here’s the thing – some experiences are universal, especially during those first exhausting, beautiful, unpredictable weeks of motherhood. When I was pregnant, I had no idea what life after baby would really look …
At the time of writing this post, my twin boys are toddlers. It’s 12 p.m. and I’ve just got back from a toddler playgroup. Shattered and in pain. (Both physical and mental – though I’m not sure which one’s worse.) Strangely, this state has sparked fresh inspiration for a new post. I wanted to share …
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