Podcast

In this episode of Hold The Mother, I talk with Scott Mair, Father’s Mental Health trainer, campaigner and advocate, about how Dad’s can look after their mental health when they have a new baby. Episode highlights: The importance of antenatal education and peer support for Father’s Paternal Depression and the statistics The impact on Father’s […]

In this episode of Hold The Mother, I talk with J’Nel Metherell (IBCLC) about her role as a lactation consultant and her work with families, using her expert advice about breastfeeding. We also talk about the emotional difficulties that can come with breastfeeding, or not being able to for whatever reason. Episode highlights: Common breastfeeding

In this episode of Hold The Mother, I talk about my experience of trauma from a personal and professional perspective. I talk about what trauma is and give examples of traumatic memories that I have worked through myself, as well as those that I have helped my own client’s work through. Episode highlights: Examples of

In today’s episode of Hold The Mother, I speak to Tessa van der Vord about her role as a Mental Health Midwife and what support she offers for those in pregnancy or postnatally who are experiencing mental ill-health. Episode highlights: What support you can expect from a mental health midwife The most commonly seen mental

In today’s episode of Hold The Mother I share some of my tips on how to support yourself as a parent from my experience as a mum of three and as a psychotherapist specialising in maternal mental health. Episode highlights: How to ask for practical support in the newborn phase and beyond Ways to ensure