Is the newborn stage the hardest? The short answer is YES! One hundred percent, absolutely, undeniably, yes. But not for the reasons people usually throw at you. You’ve probably seen the posts floating around on social media, right? The ones with side-by-side comparisons of baby stages – how the newborn phase is supposedly “easier” because …
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When Do Babies Sleep Through The Night? (Here’s What Worked For Us!)
“When do babies start sleeping through the night?” I think this might be the most asked question among new mums. Well, most of them anyway. Believe it or not, there are mums (and I’ve had the privilege to meet them) whose babies slept through the night from day one. But for the sake of my …
Having a Baby Is Not a Joyful Experience
Media and society often portray early motherhood as the “most amazing time in a woman’s life.” As a result, new mums are automatically expected to be happy. But what happens when they’re not? When a new mum doesn’t feel that unrelenting joy, she’s often seen as ungrateful or even “crazy.” This perception is damaging and …
How I recovered from PPD
People often ask me how I managed to pull through postnatal depression. They ask me how to maintain good mental health after having a baby, and how to cope with common challenges. Although there is no one size fits all approach when it comes to your mental well-being, I have put all the crucial steps …
How To Get Your Partner To Help With The Baby (The 1 Way That Actually Works!)
HOW DO I GET MY HUSBAND TO HELP WITH THE BABY? This is the question many new mums ask – way more often than you would have thought! It’s no secret that having a baby puts a strain on many relationships. There is no wonder! Your life as you know it changes from one day …
7 Simple Tips To Make New Mum Friends (Even If You Are An Introvert)
Having real friends makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE in the way a new mum experiences motherhood. Without friends, a new mum simply cannot thrive. Especially a first-time mum! I can still vividly remember how lonely I felt after becoming a mum. I found it really hard to cope with all the changes that motherhood brought into …
