When you become a mum, your life changes overnight. It’s exhausting, confusing, and brutal. Yet so often, people (including mums themselves) pretend like thatās not the case. Youāre expected to smile, āenjoy every moment,ā and carry on as if your body and mind havenāt just been turned upside down. But in reality, it’s not quite …
POSTPARTUM LIFE
Practical tips, real stories, and support for new mums navigating life, emotions, and wellbeing postpartum.
Is It Normal To Feel Lonely After Having a Baby?
Becoming a new mum is magical in so many ways, but letās be honest, itās also not what we imagined. Your life changes overnight, and your mind and body often canāt keep up. You feel lost, confused, and maybe even find yourself whispering: What have I done? Even though youāve got this gorgeous, healthy baby …
Depressed About Going Back to Work After Maternity Leave? Read This
Going back to work after maternity leave can feel like your heart is being ripped in two. For many mums, returning to work after maternity leave can bring unexpected emotions. Youāre counting down the days with a heavy heart, wondering how youāll leave your sweet baby behind – and whether youāll make it through without …
How to Survive the Newborn Stage (A First-Time Mumās Guide to the First 6 Months)
I remember the first six months after my babies were born like it was yesterday. Honestly? It was the hardest, most confusing, most exhausting time of my life. We had twins, which was a challenge in itself. And to make things harder, we had just moved to a new town with no family or friends …
Advice For New Mums: Why You DON’T Have To Enjoy Every Moment of Motherhood
Being a new mum is one of the biggest changes youāll ever go through – if not the biggest one! If youāre looking for honest advice for new mums, this post is for you!Ā āEnjoy every moment.ā āYouāll miss this one day,ā āMake the most of it while theyāre small.ā āYouāre so lucky.ā Sounds familiar? …
Alex Jones Says What Every Mum Feels But Rarely Admits
Motherhood has two sides: the one people show you, and the one they donāt. When Alex Jones, host of The One Show, opened up about her raw, emotional experience during those early months of motherhood, it struck a chord with so many women. Her honesty peeled back the polished image of motherhood and revealed what …