According to studies, one out of seven women who give birth are affected by postnatal depression. If you experience this kind of depression, your functioning ability might be significantly affected, and it can cause health risks to mother and child. This guide should help you learn a little more about…

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When I was pregnant with Eliza, I worried a lot about a recurrence of postnatal depression. I really wanted to do everything I could to avoid it this time round, and after a lot of research I came across placental encapsulation.  In short, this uses the placenta as a form…

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I’m finding it hard I’m not going to lie The days are a blur as I try not to cry Having Eliza has just been so hard Memories of this time already marred I’m living in dark clouds instead of the sun The newborn days just haven’t been fun I…

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I’m not OK. Is it OK to say that? I am 26 weeks pregnant with a happy healthy baby. I should be grateful – and I am. Believe me, I am. But I am also exhausted, struggling to sleep, struggling to manage work, the washing, cleaning, cooking, shopping. I am…

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After my other children were born, I suffered with postnatal depression. Of course, no one really knows why this happens, but I believe that a lot of my problems were caused by having children in special care. Despite having 3 babies, I have never been able to hold one of…

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