Category " Antenatal depression"

As part of my research and learning for my next book on ‘Contemplating another baby after a challenging pregnancy and early motherhood’, I decided to attend a short course on ‘Stress in pregnancy’ organised by The School of Infant Mental Health in London on Saturday 7th June. The first session was fascinating on ‘Stress in […]

Many parents feel they are isolated in the decision to have another child after suffering from a previous postnatal illness. Knowing that others have been there before (and in the future) can be most helpful. I am looking for help please so that we can help others! Have you suffered from postnatal illness and gone […]

It was good to see the announcement this week by Dan Poulter, Minister for Health, that £25 million is to be made available to improve maternity wards and give more support to new parents.  See the report here Of course I applaud this; every move forward must always be viewed as positively as possible. Yet at […]

Have you seen the film ‘Sliding Doors’ where the story line has two alternatives based on the results of a single moment and action? I find it fascinating how our lives can be presented with a new opportunity simply by making a decision to begin a conversation with someone. Last September I had one of […]

I have just found that I have been quoted in the South African times today! The article has been written by Sadie Nicholas about postnatal depression. You can read the article here. Delighted to be featured across the world as it is a global illness. I am also delighted to announce that I can now […]