Practising what I preach after the attack in Southport
Like a lot of people who live near Southport (and beyond), I was knocked for six after the attack there at the end of July. How could this happen in our community? What sort of world do we live in if this can happen to children at a holiday camp? I have taught postnatal preparation […]
Is it baby blues or is it postnatal depression?
Around 80% of new mums and birthing people experience the baby blues and around 10% experience postnatal depression but what’s the difference? Baby blues probably happens because of the massive hormonal changes after birth (we're not 100% sure what causes it!). It tends to hit on day three after the birth and usually lasts a […]
What causes postnatal depression?
Postnatal depression affects between 10% and 20% of new mums/ birthing people but what causes it? In short, we don't know! However, here are some of the things we think might contribute: Lack of sleep Communication between the amygdala (bit of the brain that reacts automatically to perceived danger) and the prefrontal cortex (rational, calming […]
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