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”
Sleep Loss in Women
Tag: Motherhood
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”
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”
Breastfeeding ain’t always best
Breastfeeding ain’t always best
There is so much to write about breastfeeding; in one way or another, it often appears in my therapy room. What I don’t see written about is the hidden mental health toll of breastfeeding.
Coping with the Baby Blues
Coping with the Baby Blues
Having a baby is a big life change (even if you already have children) that you can’t fully prepare for. The emotional shifts after birth, like the baby blues, can catch you by surprise. Continue reading “Coping with the Baby Blues”
Postpartum Emotions
Postpartum Emotions
After having a baby, women are typically more sensitive. Throw in the sleep deprivation on top, and it can seem that your emotions can reach new heights.
The deepest love.
The biggest worries.
The most incredible joy.
The highest irritations.
And grief, for what you’ve lost.
Postnatal Anxiety
Postnatal Anxiety
Postnatal anxiety can look many different ways, such as:
Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex
Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex
Many women struggle with breastfeeding. Some more so, and some less so.
The Hot Drink Hack
The Hot Drink Hack
Remember in the old days when you used to have a hot cuppa whenever you wanted? And then, having kids made this a thing of the past or an occasional indulgence?
Balancing your needs as a mother
Balancing your needs as a mother
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).
Perinatal mental health matters
Perinatal mental health matters
Growing your family and having babies. Continue reading “Perinatal mental health matters”