These days there is SO much information. The trouble is, its not always based on anything concrete. So, we turn (as always) to the latest science based research to bust some of the most common new baby myths we hear.
Pregnancy and birth has of course a HUGE impact on our hormones. Doesn’t take a genius to work that one out. As a consequence, during pregnancy and immediately post, it is very normal to experience some emotional ‘ups and downs’. Also known as the postnatal crash. Sometimes…
During pregnancy the focus is all on our bodies and how we can make them the best ‘house’ for a growing baby. Often however, the moment the baby is born we stop focusing on ourselves and switch entirely to the baby. A natural response, however, pregnancy and…
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for women to be impacted by either postnatal depression (10-37% of pregnancies) or the more common: postnatal anxiety (27-54% of pregnancies). The good news is that awareness and our understanding of these issues is growing. However, it remains a complicated issue. Some research has…
For this edition of ‘Ask the expert’ we had the wonderful Dr Natasha Sriraman. Board certified paediatrician, academic researcher and mother of three. She addressed some major issues that many new parents face. Issues where there is a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation. Issues where…
We speak to Dr Antoinette Falco about her challenges with an undiagnosed thyroid issue and Hashimoto’s and what she has learnt from both a professional and personal standpoint. We also discuss other modern factors that can impact our all… Read More
On today’s Ask the Expert we speak to chartered psychologist and author Suzy Reading about the need for self care through every step of the path to parenthood. Whether it be struggling with infertility, loss, or anxiety around pregnancy… Read More
Whether you are ttc, are pregnant or in charge of a small person, the chances are you have faced a whole new set of challenges when it comes to your emotional wellbeing. From lows, to highs, to exhaustion and even despair. This stage is often when we really need…
Claire Holt bravely shares with us an emotionally honest and raw account of her journey through miscarriage, anxiety, pregnancy and postnatal depression. She talks about how she felt, what she learnt, and the things that helped her see the light… Read More
Unfortunately, miscarriage is not uncommon. In fact, it can impact up to one in two women at some point in their lifetime. Particularly as we are having children later in life. However, just because it is common does not mean that it is ok. In fact, a…
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