An insanely simple self-care tip for busy mums Being a mum is the most transformative experience in a woman’s life. It’s filled with moments of great joy and pride, but it is also overwhelming and exhausting – especially in the early stages. If you’re feeling lost in the midst of nappies, night feeds, and …
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 …
Every new mum feels lost at first. She asks a lot of questions. She seeks support and reassurance. I was no exception. After giving birth to my twins, I struggled to adjust to the new life and had no idea what to do. I didn’t enjoy being a mum and felt like a complete failure. …
‘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 …
“Just because you don’t understand it doesn’t mean it isn’t so.” – Lemony Snicket “What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close Why is mental health a taboo subject? This is a question I ask myself a lot. It makes me sad to see how many people still …
How are you feeling about the coronavirus? I’ve been experiencing a variety of feelings. From anxiety, confusion, and stress to faith and hope. Do you feel similar? What I fear the most perhaps is that I’ll fall into postnatal depression. Again. I’ve been here almost four years ago when I was stuck with my little …
