Reading about Kate Middleton’s illness naturally made me truly sad. I cannot even begin to imagine what they must be going through—both her and all the families battling this life-threatening disease. It is beyond horrifying. But it also highlights the disparity in how people perceive physical and mental health illnesses. When I struggled with postnatal … The post PPD Survivor: It would have been easier to have cancer appeared first on Mumsjourney ..read more

I’ve found a name for my healing method! It’s T.A.L.K. (I know right!) It hit me a few days ago at 11pm (and I could not fall back asleep due to excitement lol). I have been emphasising the importance of TALKING ever since I recovered from depression so I can’t even imagine a better title. … The post Introducing my healing method T.A.L.K. appeared first on ..read more

In connection with recent news about Lindsay Clancy strangling her kids to death due to postpartum depression, I cannot stay silent. Lindsay had told a psychologist she had heard ta voice in her head telling her to kill her children shortly before their deaths. While suffering from postnatal depression after having my twins in 2016, … The post Lindsay Clancy is not a murderer, she is a victim! appeared first on ..read more

Have you recently had your ‘gender scan’ but instead of feeling happy you cannot help but feel disappointed? Did you hope for a girl and found out you are having a boy? Or vice versa? I have been there too! I’d always wanted to have a baby girl. I used to say that I would … The post Sad About Your Baby’s Sex? Gender Disappointment Is Real And Here’s How To Cope appeared first on ..read more

Are you expecting a baby but instead of overflowing joy you feel sad? Don’t worry, it’s not just you! In fact, it’s NATURAL to feel this way in pregnancy, especially if it’s your first-time pregnancy. Let me explain. I was SHOCKED by my own emotions when I found out I was pregnant I’d wanted children … The post Is It Normal To Feel Sad During Pregnancy? appeared first on ..read more

How do I get my husband to help with the baby? This is the question many new mums ask – way more than you would have thought! Havign a baby puts a strain on many relationships. There is no wonder thought! Your like a routine changes from one day to the next. You struggle to … The post How To Get Your Partner To Help With The Baby appeared first on ..read more

What does a new mum need? Mummy friends! Well, she needs more that, but having real mum friends can make all the difference in they way a new mum experiences motherhood. Without friends, she simply cannot thrive. Especially a first time mum! I can still vivdly remember how lonely I felt after becoming a mum. … The post Simple tips to make new mum friends fast (even if you are an introvert) appeared first on ..read more

Becoming a first-time mum is wonderful and scary at the same time. You have millions of questions running through your mind and it seems impossible to answer them all. Am I going to be a good mum? Do I have everything ready? Have I missed anything? What does a good mum look like? How painful … The post 35 Mums Share What They Wish They Had Known Before Having Their Baby appeared first on ..read more

What does a new mum need? Especially if it’s a first time mum! Every new mum needs SO MUCH so it’s often hard to choose just one thing. Especially when you have so many things to choose from! There are baby clothes, motherhood books, mum self-care and survival kits, pamper kits, mummy diaries, to name … The post The best gift for a new mum EVER appeared first on ..read more

A few days ago, I asked this question in one Facebook group for new mums: “What do you need help with the most?” (I often ask questions in Facebook groups as it helps me to understand what you need and create the best possible content for you.) Do you know what 90% of mums said? … The post My secret tip on how to get help with housework FOR FREE appeared first on ..read more