Going back to work after maternity leave is a huge transition for everyone involved. It’s normal to experience lots of different feelings. As a therapist for new mums, I want you to know they’re all valid. You might be desperate to return to work. Maybe you’re looking forward to having some childfree time, stimulating your […]
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Although it’s normal to be concerned about your baby’s health, intense or constant worry can be a sign of perinatal or postpartum health anxiety. In this article, I’m going to explain what this means, where these intense thoughts come from, and what you can do about them. What is Health Anxiety and Where Does It
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As a therapist for new mums, I firmly believe you need and deserve to be nurtured and supported on your journey into motherhood, not just on a practical level but also on an emotional and spiritual level, too. You can read Why Mothers Need Mothering for more on this. While I’ll always advocate for this
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As much as we might want it to be, therapy is never a quick fix. It involves lots of work, effort and time. In fact, these things are imperative for therapy to be as successful as possible. As a therapist for new mums, I offer three different modalities (or forms) of therapy. These are: Cognitive
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Thinking of visiting a new mum? Excited to shower the baby with gifts, get some cuddles in, and catch up over a cup of tea? Before you go, read this, and learn what NOT to do from a therapist for new mums who’s seen it all… Understanding the Fourth Trimester Pregnancy is divided into three
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Let’s be honest – we all use Google in our day-to-day lives. Whenever we need information, it’s usually our first port of call, so it makes sense that it might feature heavily while you’re navigating pregnancy, birth, and life as a new mum. Whether you’re googling pregnancy symptoms, how to cope with the fourth trimester,
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A theme I often see in my therapy sessions with new mums is anxiety about weaning. After months of milk, the move to solid foods is a big change for everyone. Your baby has to learn a lot of new skills. They need to know how to coordinate their hands, eyes, and mouth to pick
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Sadly, one of the most popular search terms new mums use to find me on Google is related to feeling like a bad mum. It breaks my heart every time I see it in my analytics, but it also motivates me to keep sharing useful content. I don’t want anyone to feel like they’re failing.
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Journaling & Affirmations – What Are They? Journaling can be a helpful tool to manage your mental health. It involves writing down your thoughts and feelings, both good and bad. Getting things out of your head and onto paper can help you view them in a different way. Journaling can also be used to keep
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Do you ever wish you could be a more patient mum? This is something I hear a lot. Parenting is a difficult, tiring job, and the ability to stay calm and settle your emotions is important, but nobody is capable of being patient 100% of the time. Yet this is often what we expect of
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