By Dr Natasha Bijlani Dr Natasha Bijlani, a consultant psychiatrist at Priory Hospital Roehampton with a specialist interest in women’s mental health issues and pregnancy-related mood disorders, has outlined the steps women can take to manage the impact anxiety has on themselves and their baby during pregnancy and new motherhood. Read on for her advice to all expectant new mums suffering with anxiety… If you… Read More
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Lessons From my Father: Parents Share Wisdom From Their Dads
If you’re about to become a dad for the first time – you might be thinking about what kind of dad you want to be, and what you hope to teach your children. And with Father’s Day nearly upon us, to celebrate father figures everywhere we took a look at the biggest lessons parents have… Read More
10 Summer Baby Names
As the weather finally turns warmer, (sporadically at least), picnics in the park and lovely light evenings stretch out ahead of us. Summer is a lot of peoples’ favourite season for good reason and if you’re expecting a baby in the next few months you may be considering a name synonymous with this popular time… Read More
A Guide for Breastfeeding Mums Planning Their First Night Out
By Lisa Craven It might be your first time out since having the baby – but how can breastfeeding mums prepare for a big night out? While carefree, spontaneous evenings might be a distant memory since becoming a parent, it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice special date nights with your partner, or a bit… Read More
Mental Health Exercises for Overwhelmed New Mums
by Psychologist Dion Terrelonge Following Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, Psychologist Dion Terrelonge has prepared some helpful advice for new mums on how to take care of yourself – even if you have very limited time. After all, happy mum equals happy baby. Read on for her essential mental health exercises… As a mother it… Read More