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11Jul

Coping With the Grief of Recurrent Miscarriage

Carolyn Barrows

couples, family, miscarriage, parenting, pregnancy, women

Therapists

Women who suffer multiple miscarriages often have problems with low self-esteem and depression. Therapist Carolyn Barrows suggests ways of coping with the pain
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24Apr

How BBC Radio5 Live's Rachel Burden Gave Birth at 31 Weeks

Rachel Burden

mother, parenting, pregnancy

Relationships

A year after her son was born at 31 weeks, BBC Radio 5 live's Rachel Burden will be broadcasting from the Burnely Neonatal Unit that so dramatically saved his life
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21Feb

Recognising Post-Natal Depression

Julia Bueno

depression, guilt, motherhood, parenting, PND, postnataldepression, pregnancy

Therapists

As many as one in 10 women may suffer from post-natal depression. But, says therapist Julia Bueno, not everyone can spot it in themselves or their loved ones
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02Jun

When You Can't Turn Back the Clock: Counselling After Abortion

clare bremner

counselling, pregnancy, women

Therapists

Therapist Clare Bremner explores the potential impact of having an abortion and why it's so important to get support if you need it
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23May

​Why I am Launching a Festival on Infertility

Jessica Hepburn

family, infertility, pregnancy

Relationships

Fertility Fest brings together artists, people who have experienced IVF and other treatments, and professionals in the field to talk about infertility
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23Mar

For New Mums and Dads Dealing with Negative Feelings

Julia Bueno

depression, family, father, men, motherhood, parenting, pregnancy, selfcompassion, therapy, women

Therapists

Therapist Kamila Kaminska writes to all new mums and dads who are struggling with perinatal depression and anxiety
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29Jan

Birth Trauma: New Mothers with PTSD

Bridget Hargreave

childbirth, family, mother, motherhood, pregnancy, PTSD, trauma

Mind

Birth trauma describes symptoms of PTSD exhibited in mothers. Bridget Hargreave reports on what to look out for and where to get help.
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10Dec

How to Help a Friend with Postnatal Depression

Bridget Hargreave

depression, friendship, mother, PND, postnataldepression, pregnancy, women

Mind

Briget Hargreave experienced postnatal depression, which she talks about in her new book 'Fine not Fine'. She has some advice for friends who want to help their loved ones with PND.
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11Dec

5 Tips for Feeling Good About Your Post-Baby Body

Harriet Frew

bodyimage, family, motherhood, pregnancy, tips, women

Therapists

Body image specialist Harriet Frew shares simple ways you can feel good about your amazing post-baby body
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17Nov

Pregnancy Exercise : Benefits of Prenatal Yoga

Tara Lee

body, exercise, family, pregnancy, women, yoga

Body

Pregnancy yoga helps women to connect to their bodies and their babies in the womb. They learn how to move more intuitively and to trust and have confidence in their bodies during birth. Pregnancy yoga helps women sleep better and keeps aches and pains, that are common later in pregnancy, at bay. As the bump starts to get bigger and heavier and the centre of gravity shifts, some women may start to experience back pain, rib pain, hip pain and shortness of breath. Regular yoga practice can help fine tune our balance both physically and emotionally, as we...
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