Practical tips, real stories, and support for new mums navigating life, emotions, and wellbeing after having a baby.
Becoming a mum is one of the most life-changing experiences youāll ever go through. But hereās the thing no one tells you ā antenatal classes only prepare you for birth. But they don’t prepare you for motherhood. They donāt prepare you for life after baby ā the sleepless nights, the emotional rollercoaster, or the silent …
Having a newborn is hard at the best of times, and even harder when you have to deal with it in isolation.Ā Being isolated is one of the triggers for mental health issues so at times like this it is extremely important that you look after yourself and wellbeing.Ā I put together 5 simple but …
Have you ever had someone say something to you as a new mum and just thoughtā¦ āWait, what?!ā It might have been a friend, a family member, or even a total stranger. And suddenly, you feel judged, confused, or like youāre not doing a good enough job. I get it. I’ve been there too. And …
Do you wonder how to enjoy Christmas with kids when you’re just not feeling it? Our first Christmas with the twins in 2016 was nothing like I expected. As much as I love them, it can also be utterly exhausting. But thatās motherhood, right? Some days are full of joy, and others are filled with …
Alexandra is a mum of two, a fertility, birth, and parenting specialist, antenatal and postnatal educator, and a practitioner who experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after giving birth. Originally from London, she now lives in Hertfordshire with her two young children. Alexandra has a passion for yoga and advocates for womenās and childrenās rights during …
Itās Baby Loss Awareness Week, and while this is a tough subject to talk about, I feel itās time to share my experience. If youāve gone through pregnancy loss, I want you to know: you are not alone. My Unexpected Second Pregnancy This second pregnancy was unplanned. At first, I was shocked. But after the …