Research has indicated that women’s interest in sex decreases during pregnancy and that it never quite returns to what it was before having a baby. Continue reading “Postpartum Libido”
Postpartum Libido
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Stopping to smell the roses
Stopping to smell the roses
Have you ever heard the expression about stopping to smell the roses? Continue reading “Stopping to smell the roses”
Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt or done any of the following…
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Regulating Emotions with Language
Regulating Emotions with Language
You may have heard the expression, ‘Name it to tame it’. The idea goes that if you can name what you are feeling, then you can regulate how intense or strong this emotion is. Continue reading “Regulating Emotions with Language”
Busy mind in bed?
Busy mind in bed?
Ever have trouble falling asleep because your mind is busy?
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Can coffee be good for mental health?
Can coffee be good for mental health?
Some research has indicated that coffee may be protective for mental health, which may be a surprise as we generally hear about how coffee and caffeine is often the bad guy when it comes to mental health: Continue reading “Can coffee be good for mental health?”
Sleep Loss in Women
Sleep Loss in Women
Do you struggle to get enough sleep?
Women face several unique challenges when it comes to getting enough sleep. Consider the following… Continue reading “Sleep Loss in Women”
The Relentlessness of Dinner Decisions
The Relentlessness of Dinner Decisions
Deciding what to have for dinner is one of those decisions that can feel relentless- it’s one you need to make everyday as an adult. Continue reading “The Relentlessness of Dinner Decisions”
Brief Holidays
Brief Holidays
When you go on holidays with your family, sometimes it’s not much of a holiday. There can be so much organising and tasks to do in the lead up to the holiday, caregiving and responsibilities whilst you’re on holiday, and then working through the aftermath of the holiday (e.g., all the unpacking and washing), that it might not feel like much of a break. Sometimes mums come back feeling like they need a ‘holiday from the holiday’.
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Managing the Mental Load
Managing the Mental Load
All too often, women carry the mental load of what happens within their lives, relationships, and families. The mental load is the invisible work of knowing what needs to happen, when, and for whom, and ensuring that these occur. Continue reading “Managing the Mental Load”
Women and Guilt
Women and Guilt
Guilt is something many women experience. ‘Mum guilt’ is so common that it has its own term, but many women (not just mothers!) experience guilt unnecessarily. Continue reading “Women and Guilt”
Perinatal Mental Health Conditions
Perinatal Mental Health Conditions
Most people have heard of postnatal depression, but many mental health conditions can occur in the perinatal period (pregnancy and postpartum). These are summarised below: Continue reading “Perinatal Mental Health Conditions”