Birth Trauma Awareness: Holding Space for Every Experience
For many women, birth is spoken about as a single moment of joy — something to be remembered as “the happiest day of your life.” We see the photos of smiling parents holding a newborn baby, hear stories of overwhelming love, and are often told that as long as mum and baby are healthy, that […]
Supporting Partners & Support People During the Perinatal Period
Having a baby is really hard. It’s tiring, it’s emotional, it’s draining, there is a lot going on. It’s hard! Pregnancy and early parenthood are often framed around the birthing parent, but partners and support people also face their own emotional journey. Recognising and supporting them is essential — not only for their wellbeing, but […]
Anticipatory Anxiety in New Parents and Support People: The Shadow of the Past
Becoming a parent or a primary support person is a profound life transition. Alongside excitement and joy, it often brings a heavy undercurrent of worry — anticipatory anxiety. This anxiety arises as we look ahead to the unknown: the birth, the baby’s needs, managing work alongside family life, and simply the question, “Am I going […]
Surviving the Christmas Comparison Trap: A Guide for Parents
Ah, Christmas. That magical time of year that’s supposed to be full of joy, wonder, and family fun. But let’s be honest—if you’re a parent of young children, it can also feel like one long stress test. Between school holidays, visiting family, decorating, planning meals, and keeping kids entertained, there’s a lot on your plate. […]
Understanding ADHD: Supporting Your Daughter Starts with Understanding Yourself
If you’re parenting a daughter who might be neurodiverse, you’ve probably found yourself wondering: Is this ADHD? Is it just personality? Is it hormones? Or is it me? ADHD can be tricky to recognise — especially in girls and women. We are hearing more and more that it often doesn’t look like the hyperactive, impulsive […]
ADHD and the Perinatal Period: What Happens When Life and Hormones Collide
For many women and people assigned female at birth, the perinatal period — pregnancy, birth, and those early months (let’s be honest, years) of parenting — brings massive changes. There’s the physical and emotional shift of pregnancy, the steep learning curve of new parenthood, and an almost constant sense of adjustment. For people with ADHD, […]
Letting Go of Guilt for Choosing a One-Child Family
For many parents, the question doesn’t end with “Are you having children?” — it quickly becomes “When are you having another?”But for some of us, the answer is simple — even if it’s not always easy to say out loud: We’re done. Whether it’s due to physical health, emotional capacity, financial reasons, mental wellbeing, relationship […]
Grieving the Child-Free Version of Myself
Why missing your old life doesn’t make you a bad parent. There’s something nobody told me before I became a mum: You might grieve the life you had before. Not because you don’t love your child — but because you loved that version of you too. The Life Before Before parenting, I had freedom.I could […]
The Role of Nutrition in Perinatal Mental Health
Mental health during pregnancy and postpartum is influenced by many factors—including nutrition. What you eat not only nourishes your body but also supports your mood and emotional wellbeing during this important time. Nutrition and Mental Health: The Connection Research shows that a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients can help regulate brain chemicals that influence […]
Visitors After Birth: How to Set Boundaries and Accept Help
Bringing a newborn into the world is an exciting and life-changing experience, but it can also be exhausting and overwhelming. While friends and family are eager to meet your little one, managing visitors after birth can be tricky. You want to share this special time while also prioritising your recovery, bonding with your baby, and […]