A doula isn’t just a birthing partner. A doula is help from a few months before giving birth, to a year after giving birth.
A Day in the Life of a Doula: How Doulas Help New Mums
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“My Journey with Bronchiolitis and RSV Awareness” – This Is Family
RSV is highly contagious and can be serious (even life-threatening) to babies. We’re joined by Yusra who shares how RSV affected her son.
Aching About Abdominal Separation – This is Family
What is abdominal separation? Liz from Team Happity shares her experience of abdominal separation and her journey to recovery.
HG: So Much More Than “Just” Morning Sickness – This Is Family
Jo, mum of three, shares her story of Hyperemesis Gravidarum, to spread awareness and make others in a similar situation feel less alone.
Hugh Has Two Mums – This Is Family
We’re joined by Kate from Team Happity, who shares her story of how she and her same-sex partner, Ceris, became parents.
School Transitioning: How to Support Your Children While Having School Aversion – This Is Family
Helen Rimmer shares her story of how her school aversion affected her children’s transition to school, and advises parents who relate.
Finally Going Outside After A Traumatic Birth Left Me Housebound – This Is Family
Karen from Tots Playtime Box shares her story on getting out and about after a traumatic birth, read on to learn her tips and advice.
How 9 Mamma’s Saved My Life – This Is Family
“As I sit and watch other mammas either feeding or massaging their babies a small pinprick of pain alights in my tummy. I am lonely.”
How Singing With My Baby Helped My Anxiety -A Breathe Melodies For Mums Story
We spoke with Coco to find out more about her experience with Melodies For Mums, a weekly music session focussed on those at risk from PND.
Defined by Motherhood, not by Grief – Maternal Mental Health
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 is from Monday 1st - Sunday 7th May. This year the theme is 'Together in a...
Experiencing Anxiety As A New Mum- This Is Family
“I had a very cliched image of what anxiety looked like: I didn’t fit the bill.” A mum shares her experiences with Anxiety. #ThisIsFamily
Sleep is for the weak- and other lies parents tell themselves.
Katy Halliday, mum and trained sleep consultant, discusses the importance of sleep, and shares her own experiences of sleep deprivation.
Being told your child has autism -This is family
“I’m a talker, I wear my heart on my sleeve. But when you suspect your child has autism – and don’t yet know – it can be hard to talk about. You don’t want to give them a label, especially if your suspicions are wrong!”
Adopting a child with trauma – This is family
“The light bulb moment when our son realises he’s safe and loved after experiencing triggers -you can’t wipe that smile off my face. The distance that was created by trauma is healed. It’s a magical moment.”
I love offering childcare as a grandparent – This is family
Loraine discusses her experiences attending baby & toddler classes as a non-parent. All while also working part-time for the NHS! #ThisIsFamily