“Just because you don’t understand it doesn’t mean it isn’t so.” – Lemony Snicket “What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close Why is mental health a taboo subject? This is a question I ask myself a lot. It makes me sad to see how many people still …
I am excited to announce the launch of my new online course I put together with an NHS midwife Marley Hall to help prevent new or expectant mothers from falling into the trap of postnatal depression during COVID-19 and beyond. The course is called Get Prepared for Motherhood Like No One Else and it bridges …
Having a newborn is hard at the best of times, and even harder when you have to deal with it in isolation. Being isolated is one of the triggers for mental health issues so at times like this it is extremely important that you look after yourself and wellbeing. I put together 5 simple but …
How are you feeling about the coronavirus? I’ve been experiencing a variety of feelings. From anxiety, confusion, and stress to faith and hope. Do you feel similar? What I fear the most perhaps is that I’ll fall into postnatal depression. Again. I’ve been here almost four years ago when I was stuck with my little …
People say many ridiculous things to new mums. While they usually don’t intend to hurt, some of these comments can be rather damaging to a new mum’s well-being and her ability to cope. Here are some examples of what NOT to say! I recently witnessed a conversation in this Facebook group for mums. I was …
“Keep calm, I have twins” – became my motto over the years. They say twins mean double the trouble, but every mum of twins knows that it is more complicated than that… That having twins is challenging on a completely different, unmeasurable level. If I was to mention all the things no one told me …
