Like most things connected to women and women’s bodies, society has served to keep us uninformed and feeling unable to talk about it openly.
Miscarriage is not a secret burden to carry.
In silence we only serve to perpetuate the expectation that the grief of miscarriage should occur behind closed doors.
In this post I discuss the experience of miscarriage, the NHS services journey and what we need to do in society to support people in their grief.
Maternity Leave: The origins of mum guilt?
Maternity leave is often the longest period of time we get to spend with our children. This precious time is often woven with difficulties and pressures both internal and external to be the perfect parent. For many maternity leave is when mothers first start to experience mum guilt. The constant evaluation and criticism of everythung you do and whether it may be good enough. In this post I look at maternity leave and the pressure to be a good homemaker.
Pregnancy Nesting & Neurosis: The stuff they don’t tell you about pregnancy
Pregnancy is a magical thing but what people don’t talk about are some of the darker side effects and experiences people can have. In this post I discuss the funny sides of Pregnancy, the cravings and nesting compulsions. I also openly discuss the challenges of Pregnancy rage, birth anxiety and prenatal and postnatal intrusive thoughts.
Fantasy vs Reality part 3: Newborns vs Toddlers
You have a baby and all of a sudden your life changes. Those early days when you find yourself hostage to a feeding, sleeping or crying baby you will imagine a time when it gets easier.
It never does!
Welcome to the Fantasy vs Reality of parenting where you will never pee or shower in peace again.
Having a baby: Fantasy Vs Reality Part 2
What I imagined having a baby would be like was quite different from the reality. From the idealised hopes for what I will do on maternity leave to the unrealistic expectations I had about daily life as a parent. In this post I discuss the fantasies and expectations vs the reality of life with a new born.
Stopping Breastfeeding when Pregnant
Weaning from breastfeeding is a very emotional and difficult experience. I decided to stop feeding my son when i was pregnant with his sister. In this emotional post I share this experience
Pregnancy: Parenting Fantasy Vs Reality Part 1
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time filled with so much excitement. But despite all the wonderful dreams and fantasies of what pregnancy will be like, the reality can be quite different. From the physical downsides you aren’t prepared for through to the unexpected behaviour of others. In this post I discuss the fantasy vs the reality of pregnancy.