Post-natal depression. Breaking the silence. Post-natal depression is a hard thing to discuss. It has the word ‘depression’ in it, which instantly brings with it negativity, judgement and prejudice. So let’s call it the baby blues? Erm, well let’s not. It is so much more than that. It can be debilitating and it can lead …
Category: Birth and the Early Days
What does it feel like to have a c section?
What does it feel like to have a C section? I’ve noticed that there are a lot of articles being written at the moment about having a C Section, why you shouldn’t feel guilty about having one, and from one particularly stupid facebook page, why you are a second class mother if you have …
How the NHS saved my life
**WARNING. THIS POST CONTAINS A DESCRIPTION OF A BIRTH COMPLICATION. ALL ENDED WELL BUT PLEASE DON’T READ IF YOU ARE SQUEAMISH** If like me, you are born and bred in the UK, you may not truly realise how lucky we are. The NHS is an amazing service that we all take for granted at times. …
MAMA Academy
I am delighted to announce that I am collaborating with a relatively new charity, MAMA Academy. MAMA Academy, positive about pregnancy, is dedicated to supporting Mum’s and Midwives to help babies arrive safely. Their website contains a wealth of information to help expectant Mummy’s, with when to call your midwife and about babies movements during pregnancy, …