Media and society often portray early motherhood as the “most amazing time in a woman’s life.” As a result, new mums are automatically expected to be happy. But what happens when they’re not? When a new mum doesn’t feel that unrelenting joy, she’s often seen as ungrateful or even “crazy.” This perception is damaging 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 …
HOW DO I GET MY HUSBAND TO HELP WITH THE BABY? This is the question many new mums ask – way more often than you would have thought! It’s no secret that having a baby puts a strain on many relationships. There is no wonder! Your life as you know it changes from one day …
Having real friends makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE in the way a new mum experiences motherhood. Without friends, a new mum simply cannot thrive. Especially a first-time mum! I can still vividly remember how lonely I felt after becoming a mum. I found it really hard to cope with all the changes that motherhood brought into …
What does a new mum need? Especially if it’s a first time mum! Every new mum needs SO MUCH so it’s often hard to choose just one thing. Especially when you have so many things to choose from! There are baby clothes, motherhood books, mum self-care and survival kits, pamper kits, mummy diaries, to name …
A few days ago, I asked this question in one Facebook group for new mums: “What do you need help with the most?” (I often ask questions in Facebook groups as it helps me to understand what you need and create the best possible content for you.) Do you know what 90% of mums said? …
