After having twins in 2016, I struggled with severe postnatal depression (PPD). I struggled to connect with motherhood – I didn’t feel like a mum, couldn’t find joy in it, and wished desperately to go back in time. I felt isolated, trapped in my own life, and unable to see any light at the end …
MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH
Support, advice, and resources for mums struggling with postpartum challenges, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, stress, and mental wellbeing.
How To Say No Without Guilt: 5 Tips for Overwhelmed Mums
Are you an overwhelmed mum who wishes she could say NO without feeling guilty? You’re not the only one. We’ve all been there: kids finally asleep, a glass of wine in hand, Netflix ready to go… and then the phone rings. You glance at the screen. It’s your mum. You know it’s nothing major, she …
50 Simple Tips That Will Make You Feel Good INSTANTLY
We all have been there! As a parent, you DO have days when you feel stressed, anxious, and under pressure. In the post What helps me to get through those tough days, I share simple tips that help me deal with those moments when my children drive me crazy. However, there are moments when we …
When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming: 8 Simple Ways to Help You Cope
Motherhood is overwhelming sometimes. For every. single. mum. It doesn’t matter if you have one child, twins, or five children… every mum has days when she feels like she’s on the edge. There are moments when all you want to do is lock yourself in a room and scream. It happens to all of us! …
