by Trish Martin | May 22, 2023 | Anxiety, Empowerment, Parenting, postnatal depression
It’s not ok “Mum shaming” refers to the practice of criticizing or judging a mother’s parenting choices or behaviors. There are many different types of mum shaming, some of which include: 1. Breastfeeding shaming: Criticising a mother for...
by Trish Martin | Feb 8, 2020 | Anxiety, Parenting, postnatal depression, Relationship
Postnatal Anxiety or Depletion “What is right is not always popular and what is popular is not always right” Albert Einstein? This is my new quote of the year? On a daily basis I read comments on social media offering advice. Advice to those who are...
by Trish Martin | Oct 28, 2019 | Parenting, postnatal depression, Relationship
You need to look after yourself first. If any of you have been on a flight and heard the safety video, it will always say “place the oxygen mask on yourself first before your children”. Now this is often overlooked as to the reason why it is especially...
by Trish Martin | May 17, 2019 | Anxiety, postnatal depression
https://www.mamasinmind.co.nz/about Postnatal Anxiety and depression An informative chat with Linee Van Der Weer from Mamas In Mind. How to recognise the signs of postnatal depression or anxiety. How can you feel more empowered to seek help that suits your needs. Is...
by Trish Martin | Feb 7, 2019 | Anxiety, postnatal depression
Baby blues ??? Oh how underestimating those first 3-4 days are. I can still vividly remember when I was feeling so underwhelmed, lonely and depressed on day 3 after my first baby was born. To top it off it was my birthday. My milk was coming in. And I truely thought...
by Trish Martin | Nov 19, 2018 | Anxiety, postnatal depression
Mental Health or Illness Not defined by religion, culture, age or any other sociology. So how do we as a society help our friends, family, work colleagues or the wider community deal with depression and anxiety. Medication is often the first port of call, that has...
