All articles about new mums

New parents? Welcome to the chaos!

New parents? Welcome to the chaos!

Gabriela remembers her life with a newborn…. ‘Welcome to the chaos’, I said to my husband, as he returned home from work. Our living room was (and is) a mess. What was once a stylish, beautifully decorated room with shades of white, beige and some accents of yellow,...

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Postpartum depression

Postpartum depression

What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is a widespread mental health problem with a prevalence of 10 to 15%. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) classifies postpartum depression as a major depressive episode that starts...

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BCT Pregnant and New Mums’ Drop-in

BCT Pregnant and New Mums’ Drop-in

From the outset, the BCT Pregnant and New Mums’ Drop In has endeavoured to be a safe, friendly place to make new friends and share experiences of being a new mum - the good, the bad and the ugly! By Kate Ellwood | BCT First Aid and Hypnobirthing Teacher My baby won't...

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