Many people assume that if a mother and baby are healthy, then all is well. Unfortunately, this is not always true. Many women have traumatic pregnancy and birth experiences, which can influence their mental health. In fact, research shows that around 4-5% of women who give birth develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It could be […]
Parenting Guilt: What It Can Look Like And How To Be Kinder To Yourself
As a parent, you may often feel like you’re not doing enough, or that you’re not spending enough time with your children. It can leave you feeling guilty, and torn between your responsibilities as a parent, and other personal responsibilities or interests. What Parenting Guilt Looks Like Parenting guilt can be complex, […]
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: Looking After Your Wellbeing And Accessing Support
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from May 1st to May 7th. It’s a weeklong campaign of awareness and conversation around the mental health problems women can experience before, during and after pregnancy. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week helps to raise awareness and advocate for women affected by the issues, as well as helping […]
Spring UK: Budget Friendly Spring Activities For Families
Spring is here in the UK, and families are looking for things to do together. The UK is home to some of the most wonderful attractions and things to do, but it can be difficult to find things to do while sticking to a budget. Here’s a list of some budget friendly activities for your […]
Chickenpox And Pregnancy: What You Need To Know
Chickenpox and pregnancy might seem like a worrying combination, but the best thing you can do is find out what you need to know. We’ll try to answer most of your questions, but if you need reassurance, contact medical professionals. What Is Chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infectious illness. It’s part of the […]
