When confronted with postpartum depression, women face a triple burden; the symptoms of the illness itself, the overwhelming responsibility of caring for a new born, and finally the pressure of society’s expectations. Although one in seven women experience postpartum depression, society’s attitudes to the illness and motherhood in general can make it difficult for women to find appropriate support ...
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5 Effective Tips to Get toned After Giving Birth
The last thing you think about when you have a new baby is getting your figure back. In the early days, you're too tired to worry about it, but once you start to get into the stride of coping with the new addition to the family, you'll realise that being in better shape will help to prevent tiredness from missed sleep, as well as giving a boost to your confidence. There are five important steps to ...
Mindful hypnobirthing: How to have a stressfree birth
Mum of two, Sophie Fletcher, is a clinical hypnotherapist and an experienced doula. Last week, she brought out her first book Mindful Hypnobirthing: Hypnosis and mindfulness techniques for a calm and confident birth. Today, she's here on the blog to tell us how her first birth experience inspired her to turn things around when she was due to give birth again, only a little over a year ...
Recovering after a C-Section
Having a baby is hard work, and recovering afterwards can take a while. The recovery period is even longer if you have had a C-section, and you need to take extra special care of yourself to ensure that you are fighting fit in the shortest amount of time. Looking after a new baby isn’t the most conducive to making a speedy recovery, but by making a few adaptions to your daily life, you can be on ...