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 …
15 Burning Questions About Postnatal Depression Answered (By A PND Survivor)
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 …
I Asked PPD Survivors What They Wish They Knew Sooner (The Answers Are Shocking!)
As a PPD survivor, I’ve often looked back and wondered—what did I actually know about postnatal depression before becoming a mum? In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, I decided to do some research and ask other PPD survivors the same question. Personally, I knew postnatal depression existed—but that was pretty much it. I never …
Emma’s Story On PND and Running Marathon Only 7 Weeks After C-section
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 …
Mum Overwhelm? How Talking Can Save Your Sanity.
Feeling a new mum overwhelm? You are so not alone. Motherhood is not all sunshine and rainbows – especially in those early days. You go through so MUCH, both physically and mentally. You cope with all sorts of conflicting emotions while adjusting to your new life, which has changed, basically, overnight. You do the best …
Mothers’ day – joy or distress?
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 …
