November 17th is World Prematurity Day. This day aims to raise awareness of premature birth, what it means, and the support available for parents of preterm babies. The image for World Prematurity Day shows tiny purple baby socks surrounded by nine pairs of regular size baby socks. The purple represents sensitivity and exceptionality, […]
How To Accept And Practise Kindness Towards Your Post-Partum Body
During your pregnancy, you’ll have prepared for the arrival of your little one. You might have read a week-by-week guide on how your little one has been growing during your pregnancy, but were you really prepared for the changes that your own body would go through? Many parents are not, and that can leave you […]
PTSD After Pregnancy: What Is It And How To Seek Help
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 […]
