Emotional Well-being and Mental Health

My first child. He was what I always wanted. I had learnt about attachment theory, baby wearing, co -sleeping and baby-led weaning - all new concepts for me. I was...

When I was born I spent the first 5 weeks of my life in an incubator. I must have cried as many times as babies do during those weeks, except...

Birth is the most extraordinary experience and also the most unpredictable – it is a journey which transcends our expectations of what we are capable of. Preparation is so important,...

Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a severe complication of pregnancy in which women suffer extreme levels of nausea and vomiting and a host of other symptoms such as very heightened sense...

“Babies remember Birth! Now Science confirms that infants are social beings who can form close relationships, express themselves forcefully, exhibit preferences, and begin influencing people from the start. David B...

To My Dear Self, Seven years into unschooling parenthood, I have realised that probably the most important love letter I can send on Valentines Day is one to my very...

It is new year’s eve, for me a time of quiet contemplation. Gone are the days of huge celebrations, it has other significant meanings for me. As we wave goodbye...

I have, I believe, the best job in the world. I have the privilege to walk beside women as they journey through pregnancy, birth and those early postnatal days. I...

We often want to reach out to family and friends and share the highs and lows, the discoveries and anxieties of parenthood, but feel concerned about feeling judged or misunderstood....

Five years ago we lost our baby daughter. At the time many people suggested writing a book would help not only me but others going through the same thing. At...

There was a time when a pregnancy test declaring me pregnant was accepted with joy, mixed with trepidation and elation. those were the innocent times, the happy times. I call...