Helping mums feel seen and supported
Helping mums feel seen and supported
Helping mums feel seen and supported
A mum’s brain is like a walking encyclopaedia. Well, that’s how it feels anyway. That everyone expects you to be that. Always have an answer for everything, regardless of what time of day it is or how many things you’ve already answered: Plan for dinner. Write shopping list. Choose present for the upcoming baby party. …
Sure, they tell you about postpartum (postnatal) mental health in a hospital. But what you get is often (or, in most cases) just an excerpt of a much bigger picture. When your baby arrives, you are sent home with nappy samples and armed with nappy-changing skills. If you’re lucky, you might even get some guidance …
So, you’re a mum now. You finally have the baby you were so looking forward to. Everyone says, “You must be so happy!” And you are. But there’s also something that you miss. You watch your husband or partner go to work every day, where he continues building his career, pursuing his dreams, and having …
It’s 2:13am. The house is quiet, and everyone is finally asleep. Everyone except you. You’re lying in the dark, staring at the ceiling, while your mind replays every worry from the day and runs through every possible scenario for tomorrow. “Why is my baby crying so much?” “Am I a bad mum?” “When does motherhood …
Intrusive thoughts after having a baby are extremely uncomfortable. Well, the term “uncomfortable” doesn’t even begin to describe it. It’s frightening, distressing, and confusing as hell. You may have had thoughts about throwing your baby down the stairs. Or about suffocating them in their sleep. And then comes the guilt and confusion. Why am I …
So, it’s finally real. You’re expecting a baby. You’ve imagined this moment a million times before, and yet it still doesn’t feel real. But it is, and your pregnancy symptoms remind you of that every day. But with joy also come some unexpected… not-so-joyful feelings too. For instance, the constant worry about your baby’s health. …
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