Seven out of 10 UK mothers feel overloaded, research reveals

Study also says almost half have a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression

The Guardian

Study shows group singing helps new mothers recover from postnatal depression

A three-year study conducted by King’s College London has revealed that group singing sessions specifically designed for mothers with postnatal depression are clinically effective and may even be cost-effective for the NHS. The programme, known as Melodies for Mums, was developed by the non-profit B... [More info]

Was ich dachte, was Mutterschaft sei: liebevolles Familienleben.
Was es für mich wirklich ist: Einsamkeit, Streit mit meinem Partner, Schlafmangel und ein paar schöne Momente mit meinem Kind.
Ich hoffe ehrlich, dass es so nicht bleibt. Ob es schon eine postnatale Depression ist? Keine Ahnung. Ich power durch und lass mir von anderen erzählen, ich hätte doch gewusst, worauf ich mich einlasse und ich könne mich doch auch einfach anders fühlen.

#muttersein #postnataldepression #einsamkeit

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‘Men are not expected to be interested in babies’: how society lets new fathers – and their families – down

Around one in 10 fathers experience serious mental health issues in the period before and after their child is born. What can be done?

The Guardian
1/n First day back at work after 4 weeks off caring for C with her #postnataldepression. It’s not ‘just’ post natal depression though… she’s been depressed and anxious pretty much all of her life. Her #autism also means that she gets over stimulated very quickly and so can’t cope with the kids when they get boisterous or noisy. And so… she’s woefully ill equipped to cope when baby A starts crying. I expect I’ll have to excuse myself from Teams calls as I hear C bawling at A… #mentalhealth
Raw Content by Naomi Booth review – those difficult newborn days

This emotionally astute novel describes a woman’s descent into psychological distress, but some of its ideas remain embryonic

The Guardian
With a 12 week old baby and a partner who’s suffering terribly with post natal #Depression, I’ve had to massively reduce my expectations about what can be achieved on a daily basis. We’re barely treading water.
#mentalhealth #wellbeing #postnataldepression