A new survey of over 1,300* new and expectant mums from the BabyCentre community reveals that three out of four have experienced maternal mental health struggles . Yet many still suffer in silence, unsure if their feelings are valid or afraid of being judged.
78% Say UK Mental Health Support Falls Short After Birth
3 Out Of 4 Expectant and New Mums Have Experienced
This year my youngest started school, so it has been the first time in nearly 8 years that I have had both of my children in school and a bit of time to myself in the day. Over the past year I have built up quite a good exercise routine in term time, but that always goes on pause when the holidays come around.
I have been so excited about having the children off school for 6 weeks...
It’s pretty tough, motherhood, isn’t it? Even for a woman who, on the outside, looks like she’s got her shit not only together, but tied up in a gift box with a pretty bow. To quote the great philosophers of Love Island 2017, ‘on paper’, my life is perfect.
And somehow, I found myself with post-natal depression; questioning my marriage, my life choices, and my happiness. I was...
