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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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Let’s talk about the hard parts

Let’s talk about the hard parts

Let's talk about the hard parts Abbi Vyncke’s daughter Chloe was born prematurely, a story she shared with us in the BCT's Small Talk magazine (A different Start on the BCT blog). Last year, Abbi shared a more detailed account of the story on a page for parents of...

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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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A different start

A different start

BCT member Abbi shares her very personal story of how her family coped with the neonatal birth of little Chloe. Chloe was born on the 18th March 2019. 11 and a half months after her big sister Mila was born and one month early. It was different this time. With Mila,...

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