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Postpartum Grief: Is It Normal to Miss Your Old Life After Having a Baby?

Yes, it is normal to miss your old life after having a baby. Many new mums feel postpartum grief because life changes so much after a baby arrives. It doesn’t mean you’re a bad mum. You are simply adjusting to a huge change. You know what no one warns you about after having a baby? …

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How I Became More Patient With My Children (Without Meditation Or Yoga)

You love your children – you really do. But sometimes, it takes every bit of willpower not to scream at the top of your lungs. Or run away. (Totally normal feelings, by the way.) Sometimes the pressure is just so intense that you do lose it — sometimes for a reason, sometimes just because you’ve …

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Pregnancy Is Not A Magical Time: Honest Truths for First-Time Mums

When you’re expecting a baby, everyone suddenly becomes your personal cheerleader. “You must be over the moon!”“You must be so happy!”“Aww, how amazing!” And you smile, because that’s what you’re supposed to do, right? But deep down, a quiet voice whispers… “Why don’t I feel that way?” Because even if you’ve dreamed of this moment …

Alice Mackey: Not Evil, Just Unwell – The System’s Failure in Postnatal Mental Health

It happened again. Another mother. Another tragedy. Another headline that makes my stomach twist. We’ll read it, shake our heads, and say, “How could she?” But the real question we should be asking is: How could we let it get this far? Because every time a mum reaches a breaking point due to postpartum depression …

My Journey Through Postpartum Depression: What Every New Mum Needs to Know

When I became a mum, I made a promise to myself: to do everything I can so no mum ever feels alone. As part of that promise, I’ve started this blog series – Your Stories – a space where mums can share their journeys, struggles, and truths. Today, I’m honoured to share Crystal’s story. Over …

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