For many women there is a decision made, usually in conjunction with a significant other, to 'have a baby' or 'start a family'. It might be discussed…

The first two to three years of having your first child can go by in a blur. Sleepless nights, teething, toddlerhood, juggling parenthood with day to…

It doesn't matter how many times people tell you that your life will totally change after having kids. It doesn't matter if you have seen your friend…

This week, I will be joining the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) in their global effort to raise awareness to all wo…

Being a new mum is hard. Society and the portrayal of motherhood in the media can lead us to believe that, as a new mum, we should be totally in love…

We have always been aware of the external physical changes that take place for a woman during pregnancy and after giving birth, but recent research a…

Childbirth is a physical trauma. It is not just your baby, but your own body goes through a tremendous amount of growth and changes in such a short t…

Birth trauma, same as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), arises as the result of a frightening or upsetting experience during birth. You may have…

Having a baby is possibly one of the best ways to raise your anxiety levels. If you haven’t already been through the trauma of IVF or miscarriage, y…

In the early days of parenthood we can feel bombarded with advice just when we may feel the most unsure over what we are doing and in need of some en…

I would like to dedicate this article to all those mums, who won't be joyously celebrating Mother's Day – not that they wouldn't like to! But instead…

Many women experience the ‘baby blues’ following the birth of a baby. This usually starts three to 10 days after giving birth and is so common that i…