The day started like any other until I opened my inbox and found an email saying that I am a finalist for Best Business Women Awards 2019 for Best Blogger! Honestly, I had to pinch myself a few times at that moment before I realised it really was true! I cannot even start to describe …
Many new mums feel overwhelmed and lonely. They feel like a failure. They feel trapped. What most people don’t know though is that these are all COMMON feelings of a new mum – despite what (social) media tell us. I was no exception. After our twins arrived, I felt incredibly overwhelmed and eventually suffered from postnatal …
Do you know what most expecting first-time mums think and worry about the most? Childbirth! Mums-to-be hear a lot of horrific childbirth stories that make them second guess whether having a baby was a good idea. The Best EVER Advice I Got When I Felt Trapped As A New Mum Their mind is full of …
Mutual support in parenthood is essential for maintaining a healthy family dynamic. Yet many mums (no judgement here, I’m no saint), like to complain about their partners or husbands. He says he is tired? He doesn’t know what tired is! Oh, he needs a break after work? Really?? He should try to stay at home …
It’s no secret that postnatal depression can affect anyone. In the past few years, more and more fathers have spoken up and admitted they suffered from mental health issues after becoming parents. Fathers have to adjust to an array of new and demanding roles and tasks during the early stages of parenthood too. But did …
There are SO MANY questions about postnatal depression new mums ask. But in most cases, they don’t even know what it is. What it really is. If you are expecting a baby, your midwife most likely informs you about this mental illness. However, the information they provide is often short and rather theoretical. Most antenatal …
