When I was a child, I played with dolls but I wanted my own baby. As a teenager, I babysat other people’s kids but I wanted my own baby. (I nearly had one. But I didn’t). When I was 25, I got married and wanted a baby. But he wasn’t ready, so we waited. I
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New Motherhood, Once Again – A Poem
A poem I wrote after the birth of my son, in early 2017, appreciating that it’s not only my life – and role – that changes when I give bring a new baby into the world…
The truth about fathers and postnatal depression
Dads can develop postnatal depression too, though this is often overlooked as we focus on the mother. I interviewed two fathers about their post-birth mental health for Motherland…
Weddings with a baby: a guide
I have a baby and I’ve taken her to two weddings, which makes me a total expert on how to make it work. So I wrote a guide for The Huffington Post. If you have a wedding coming up and would like some top tips, have a read…
Pillow Talk: How sex changes once you’ve had a baby
Sex after a baby can be tricky: less time, less energy, less inclination. I spoke to the experts about the physical and emotional changes that affect women – and men – post birth and wrote it up for Motherland…
Little milestones matter too
Yeah, it’s exciting when babies start walking and talking. But there are other, smaller milestones that are quite lovely too…
With babies, remember: nothing lasts forever
It might feel like you will never sleep again, or do a poo on your own, but you will. Promise…
