In connection with Mental Health Awareness weel I decided to some research and see what mums who overcome postnatal depression (PND) knew about this mental illness before their baby arrived. Personally, I knew postnatal depression existed, but that was pretty much it. I hadn’t thought it could happen to me. Not because I’d thought I …
When I heard a story about this mum running a marathon shortly after birth, I knew I had to share her story with you. Over to you, Emma. I had an entry into the 2006 London marathon but unfortunately suffered an injury so had to defer. I then realised that if I moved quickly there …
Feeling overwhelmed as a new mum? Talk about it! There are countless benefits of talking, but here’s number 1 – Talking can literally save you! I’ve met new, like-minded people I got to experience new, great things I got closer to my higher Self Relationships in my life improved I’ve helped and supported other parents …
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 …
I’ve been through a lot during my life. My childhood was tough, my parents got divorced when I was only five, I went through some bad relationships and through a divorce. I suffered major depression and anxiety (which still lasts), I lost a baby… And yet, when I talk to other people and listen to …
Many expecting first-time mums wonder – How does my life change with the baby? There is no easy answer to this one. Every mum and her life is different so it depends on many different aspects. When I was pregnant, life after the baby was a big unknown. As for the life after baby, I …
