When you’re a mother, your life becomes about other people; or at least, you lose the freedom to do whatever you want, whenever you want. You’re on call all the time, even if you work out of the home. This can be demanding, so mums often crave time for themselves (alone, child-free, or demand-free; even if you feel guilty for taking this time).
Growing your family and having babies. Continue reading “Perinatal mental health matters”
“Announce your pregnancy after 12 weeks.” Continue reading “Why the 12 Week Rule SUCKS (SW: pregnancy loss)”
I can’t even count the amount of times I’ve heard someone unhappy with the idea of trying to breathe to manage anxiety or stress. It’s usually because what they’ve heard or learnt about breathing is incorrect- which is why it hasn’t helped.
Perfectionism is when you set yourself high standards that are unrealistic or unhelpful, that you must achieve. It is continually striving to achieve these high standards- and often, the goal posts keep moving. Continue reading “Perfectionism”
So many women struggle with their bodies and how they look. And the worst part is that the research shows that this starts early and tends to last into later life. Can you imagine being unhappy with your body all your life? It can be a confronting prospect to consider.
It can be surprising that sometimes the simple things can speed up recovery.
It’s raining, and has been for awhile.
A research study has examined New Years’ Resolutions, and what helps people achieve them (Oscarsson et al., 2020).
The most popular resolutions were about health, followed by weight loss, and eating habits. Continue reading “Achieving your New Year’s Resolutions”
Women are at higher risk of developing a range of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. One contributor is thought to be hormonal changes, as the risks increase periods of hormonal change. This includes Continue reading “Women, Mental Health, & Hormones”
Recovery from disordered eating is possible, although it can feel tough at times. While health professionals can view recovery in terms of symptom remission and reduction, Continue reading “Recovery from Eating Disorders”
When you fall pregnant, it is often a time of speculation about whether you’re having a boy or a girl. You might be excited to find out what you’re having through ultrasound or wait to find out at birth. You get asked what you’re having. And even if you choose not to share this information, people will guess for you. They might do this based on pregnancy symptoms such as carrying high or low, morning sickness, the type of food cravings you’re having, and more. And sometimes, you just know or have a feeling about whether you’re having a boy or girl.
