Everyone has a very different experience of bringing a baby into the world.  It's offers a huge transformation and can be a mix of new emotions, feelings, self doubt and difficult days.

I'm not a maternal mental health expert.  These exercises are put together from my heart to yours.

If you want to read more about maternal mental health or feel like you need support please see your GP or reach out to your support network.  The system we have in the UK in follow up support postpartum is sadly very lacking but there are some great people championing change.   

Sending strength and kindness always.

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From Mind

"What are perinatal mental health problems?

A 'perinatal' mental health problem is one that you experience any time from becoming pregnant up to a year after you give birth.

Having a baby is a big life event. It's natural to experience a range of emotions during pregnancy and after giving birth. But if any difficult feelings start to have a big effect on your day-to-day life, you might be experiencing a perinatal mental health problem. 

This may be new mental health problem, or an episode of a problem you've experienced in the past."