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81% of parents in the UK say lockdown has affected their mental health
Continue Reading82% of parents said that lockdown was affecting their mental health to some extent, and in the second, 80% of parents said the same. Read the full report here.
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8 Ways For Mum To Get More Rest
Continue ReadingFor many new mothers, motherhood is not as calm and peaceful as ads make it out to be. The reality is that many new mums are sleep-deprived, and the sleep deprivation often starts during the last months of pregnancy. Newborn babies don’t develop a sleep routine until they are several months old, leading to chronic […]
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50% of mothers struggle with anxiety and low mood
Continue ReadingNew magazine Motherdom launches to provide much-needed support Over half (54%) of mums with children aged five and under have been struggling with anxiety since having a child, 45% have felt low, and over a third (35%) depressed, according to research commissioned by new mental wellbeing magazine Motherdom, launching on Mother’s Day (31st March). Many are dealing with […]
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Staying Happy and Healthy as a Stay at Home Mum
Continue ReadingThe average working mother would dream of being able to ditch their jobs and stay home with their children. They wouldn’t have to answer to anyone, worry about tight deadlines and cranky co-workers, the morning commutes and long company meetings. They could simply focus their efforts on raising their children, tending to the house, and […]
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Recognizing and Surviving Postpartum Depression
Continue ReadingAfter the initial excitement of announcing your pregnancy, you’ve gone through nine months of gaining weight, bodily changes, and other unexpected surprises. Finally, the baby comes and you get a rush of excitement. Your newly prepared home is now suddenly full, and your previously quiet day is now interrupted by a very demanding (and cute) […]
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Diagnosed with Depression or Anxiety? Here’s What You Need to Know
Continue ReadingMental health issues are thought to affect around 1 in 4 adults in the UK at some point during their lifetimes. Some studies suggest that rates of mental health issues are on the rise, although whether this is a side effect of our modern society or the result of better diagnosing, is still much debated. […]
