Many mums describe the transition into motherhood as far more complex than they ever expected. Alongside the love and joy, there can be moments of overwhelm, shifts in identity, and emotional ups and downs that feel difficult to explain. If things feel different since you became a mother, matrescence describes the emotional, psychological and physical transition you’re moving through. What is matrescence? Matrescence describes the physical, emotional, hormonal, and social tra

Pregnancy or infant loss can be the most heartbreaking experience a parent faces. Whether it happens early in pregnancy, through miscarriage or stillbirth, or after birth, the grief that follows can feel overwhelming and isolating. As a counsellor supporting mums in St Albans and online across the UK, I understand that every experience of loss is deeply personal and unique. There’s no ‘right’ way to grieve, and no timeline for healing. Every story matters. Every emotion — sad

Motherhood can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it can also bring challenges that affect your emotional wellbeing. From the...

Balancing work and family life can be really challenging. Whether you're working full-time, part-time, self-employed, or managing the...