Practical tips, real stories, and support for new mums navigating life, emotions, and wellbeing after having a baby.
Youāve just had a baby, and letās be honest: nothing can prepare you for the level of sleep deprivation that comes with those newborn weeks. And more importantly, how it impacts you. The phrase āsleeping like a babyā suddenly feels like a cruel joke. Some babies wake every hour. Some like to party at 3 …
When you become a mum, your life changes overnight. It’s exhausting, confusing, and brutal. Yet so often, people (including mums themselves) pretend like thatās not the case. Youāre expected to smile, āenjoy every moment,ā and carry on as if your body and mind havenāt just been turned upside down. But in reality, it’s not quite …
Becoming a new mum is magical in so many ways, but letās be honest, itās also not what we imagined. Your life changes overnight, and your mind and body often canāt keep up. You feel lost, confused, and maybe even find yourself whispering: What have I done? Even though youāve got this gorgeous, healthy baby …
Returning to work after maternity leave can feel like your heart is being ripped in two. Youāre counting down the days with a heavy heart, wondering how youāll leave your sweet baby behind – and whether youāll make it through without falling apart. The mix of excitement and fear can be hard to manage. Going …
I remember the first six months after my baby was born like it was yesterday. Honestly? It was the hardest, most confusing, most exhausting period of my life. We had twins, which was a challenge in itself. Becoming a mum is hard at the best of times, so having two at once was extra challenging. …
āEnjoy every moment.ā āYouāll miss this one day,ā āMake the most of it while theyāre small.ā āYouāre so lucky.ā Sounds familiar? Even though people mean well, these phrases can make a new mum feel like she’s failing when real life isn’t perfect. Most often, it comes from mums whose kids are grown. And now that …