Support, advice, and resources for mums struggling with postpartum challenges, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, stress, and mental wellbeing.
When I was struggling with postpartum depression (also known as PPD or PND), I didn’t feel like myself anymore. It was like something took over my thoughts. I was constantly on edge, constantly anxious and agitated. I’d go through the motions: feed the baby, change the baby, try to smile when visitors came… but inside, …
It was a quiet evening in Duxbury, Massachusetts, when a family’s world was shattered in ways most of us can barely imagine. Lindsay Clancy allegedly strangled her three young children, Cora (5), Dawson (3), and baby Callan (8 months) while in the grip of severe postpartum mental illness. Her husband had only stepped out for …
Looking for the perfect gift for a first-time mum? There are so many options: baby clothes, toys, pamper kits, candles… it can feel impossible to pick just one. But here’s the thing: most gifts are for the baby. What about the mum? She just did something huge – brought a whole new person into the …
Postnatal depression (PPD) can feel overwhelming, isolating, and downright scary. When you’re caring for a tiny human on top of all those heavy emotions, it can feel impossible to even think about asking for help. You might catch yourself asking the same questions over and over: How does PPD affect my baby? Will this impact …
I Didn’t Want to Be Here Anymore After Having a Baby “I didn’t want to be here anymore after having a baby. I went to the darkest place I’ve ever been in my life.” Kate Lawler recently opened up about her postnatal depression. In a DailyMail article, she said: “The first year of motherhood was …
‘I knew that mental health issues were common. Yet I still felt ashamed about feeling low and depressed after becoming a mum,’ I read this lady sharing the other day in a Facebook group for mums. She had suffered in silence after giving birth to her son. She had struggled to bond with him, hadn’t …
