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Mental Health

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How to Support a New Mum

New mums are superheroes. They go above and beyond for their little ones, so it’s only natural for the people around them to wonder how to support a new mum. Here, we’ll take a look at how to support a new mum, whether you’re wanting to take care of a loved one or yourself. What support does a new mum need? Every new mum needs the support of their nearest and dearest – even if they don’t ask for it! They can be the strongest person in the world, but... Read More

18/06/2020
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PREPARING TO BECOME A MUM OF TWO AFTER LOSS

Around a year and a half ago, just before Ollie was 1, my partner and I decided we were ready to try for another bundle of love. I got pregnant with Ollie pretty quickly but this time it took almost 6 months. I think when you actively try it usually takes that little bit longer. At around 8 weeks pregnant we were told our baby wasn’t in the right place and unfortunately I was suffering an ectopic pregnancy which resulted in emergency surgery. The pain and suffering and felt was... Read More

10/10/2019

HOW DO YOU COPE AFTER LOSING YOUR BABY?

This is a question I have been asked many times since I gave birth to Leo this year following the death of his sister who was tragically stillborn at full term last year. I am asked this often by other mummies who have found themselves in a similar situation and are scrambling to make sense of constant traffic volumes whizzing noisily, constantly in their minds. I honestly can’t give you an answer. I wish I could. I wish I could send you a big manual on how to keep going,... Read More