Postnatal Depression - A Partners Perspective.
Welcoming your new baby is a time of joy, as well as a radical life adjustment for you both. Your partner is recovering from pregnancy and birth, you are both learning to meet the needs of your newborn, and throw in the lack of sleep, times can be trying to say the least! When postnatal depression is added into the mix, it can tip any sense of balance, and make the postnatal adjustment feel completely overwhelming. Keep reading….
Baby Massage - the underlying language of comfort.
Baby massage is a gentle, soothing way to bond with your little one while promoting relaxation and comfort. Through soft, rhythmic strokes, you can ease your baby’s tension, improve sleep, and even relieve common discomforts like gas or colic. This nurturing practice not only benefits your baby's physical well-being but also strengthens your emotional connection. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, baby massage is a beautiful and calming routine to incorporate into your daily care.
Postnatal Depression - you are not alone.
Sometimes, parents have difficulty adjusting to the many physical, emotional, psychological and social challenges of parenting. We know that everyone experiences symptoms of perinatal anxiety and depression differently. The way it affects you can depend on a range of factors. Your own physical, emotional and mental make-up and stressful external situations may combine to increase the risk of you developing symptoms of perinatal anxiety and/or depression.
