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05May

How Do I Know If I Have Postnatal Depression?

Kristina Matej

motherhood, mothers, PND, pregnancy

Therapists

Pregnancy and birth are huge psychological, physical and emotional events. Therapist Kristina Matej describes how to spot postnatal depression and what to do about it.
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21Jun

How EMDR Helped Me Recover from Birth Trauma

Jessica Purchall

birthtrauma, body, bodyimage, emdr, experienceoftherapy, motherhood, mothers, PND, pregnancy, PTSD, trauma

Mind

Jessica Purchall suffered from severe body image issues during pregnancy and PTSD after the birth of her first child. Here she shares how EMDR therapy helped her recover from birth trauma.
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20Apr

My Mental Health Tips for Other New Mothers

Esther Marshall

birth, body, motherhood, mothers, parenting, pregnancy, women

Mind

Becoming a mother is a huge psychological and physical event. Esther Marshall shares her own maternal mental health experience and offers tips to other new mums.
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01Oct

7 Self-Care Tips to Manage the Intensity of Being a New Mother

Amy Brown

body, health, motherhood, mothers, parenting, pregnancy, selfcare, tips, women

Relationships

The 'fourth trimester' is the term to describe the first weeks of being a new mother. Professor Amy Brown explores why this time is so critical, and offers seven self-care tips for new mums.
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13Aug

Why Postnatal Recovery and Rest Matter

Sophie Messager

birth, body, motherhood, mothers, PND, postnataldepression, pregnancy, society, women

Mind

Pregnancy and birth are huge physical and psychological events. Doula and author Sophie Messager explores the vital importance of postnatal rest for new mothers.
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21Mar

Why Are Mother-Daughter Relationships So Complex?

Holli Rubin

family, motherhood, mothers, mothersday, parenthood

Therapists

Mother-daughter relationships are known for being fraught with complications. Therapist Holli Rubin, who offers specialist mother-daughter 'couples' therapy, explores why this is
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24Feb

When Birthing Dreams Turn to Nightmares: 6 Ways to Heal After Birth Trauma

HELENA COOK

birthtrauma, motherhood, mothers, pregnancy, PTSD, trauma, women

Therapists

When birthing experiences don't go to plan, mothers may be left anxious, angry, traumatised or riddled with misplaced guilt. Therapist Helena Cook, who specialises in issues related to parenthood, explores the impact of birth trauma.
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29May

Mothers and Letting Go: Why Weddings Bring Up Such Complicated Feelings

Annette Byford

couples, family, marriage, motherhood, mothers, parenting, relationships, weddings

Therapists

If you have mixed feelings about your daughter or son's wedding, you are not alone – here's why
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