What Is Postpartum Anxiety? Postpartum anxiety, or PPA, is a mental health condition following childbirth characterised by excessive and persistent worry, stress, fear and tension. The focus of this worry is often your baby’s safety, your own ability as a parent, and/or potential catastrophic outcomes. Anxiety is an essential part of being human. It helps […]
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What is Mum Burnout? ‘Mum burnout’ can be defined as intense physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion as a result of the relentless demands of caregiving. Burnout can leave you feeling overwhelmed, joyless, disconnected from your children, and as if you’re constantly failing as a mum. Sound familiar? I know I’ve felt like this at times
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Many of the mums I work with in therapy believe they should never lose their temper with their children. When this inevitably happens, it can lead to a significant amount of guilt and shame. I don’t want anyone to feel this way, so let’s explore what to do after losing your temper with your child.
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I’m sure I don’t need to tell you being a mother is an incredibly difficult job. Alongside all the joy, pride, and happiness, there are moments of overwhelm, despair, and complete exhaustion. Becoming a mother, whether it’s for the first time or the fifth, is a vulnerable time. Many people find themselves feeling isolated and
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As a therapist for new mums, and a mum myself, I know how hard it can be to return to work after maternity leave. It’s a big transition for everyone involved. Whether you’re anxious about going back or looking forward to the challenge, it’s unlikely you feel like the same person who said goodbye to
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What Do We Mean by ‘Baby’s Routine’? A baby’s routine is a predictable sequence of daily activities like feeding, napping, changing, and playing. Babies and young children thrive on routine and predictability. It helps them feel safe and secure, enabling them to grow and develop in a healthy way. Adults also benefit from routine. This
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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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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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