In part two of this two-part episode, singer-songwriter of the podcast’s theme song “Fog and Fire” Jasmine Brett AKA Aethel speaks with podcast host Kristina Grace. She speaks to the lyrics of “Fog and Fire” and shares some of her journey coming out of depression, and about music, motherhood, faith and being her true self. To hear the FULL episode, click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLduqJp56lw Thanks to Aethel for the theme song to our podcast "Fog and Fire" - to listen to the … [Read more...] about Coming Out of the Fog
Preventing PND
From One Mum to Another
by Mothers Helpers Founder Kristina Paterson It took me 18 months to go and get some help for the way that I was feeling. 9 of those months I was anxious throughout my pregnancy but the midwife didn't pick up on it. In the first week after my baby was born, I had a new midwife, and she said to me that if I was still crying by day 7 (hours of crying every day), then I'd have to go and see the doctor as I may have postnatal depression. So I forced myself to stop crying. I … [Read more...] about From One Mum to Another
Girl, You Need a Break!
Why You Need a Break What an understatement! The reason why Mothers Helpers provides mums suffering from postnatal depression (with no support system to help) with volunteers to help with childcare and housework is simply because we know how vital having a regular break is to recovery. Motherhood is relentless. It is a 24hr/day, 7 days/week job. For many of us with young babies or with babies that don't sleep well, even night times are not our own to get sufficient rest. But too often, … [Read more...] about Girl, You Need a Break!
Keys to Preventing & Recovering from PND
Risk Factors for Postnatal Depression Those more at-risk of developing postnatal depression have one or more of the following: Previous Depressive episode Relationship/marriage difficulties Financial difficulties Poor family support Single mother Young mother (ie. under the age of 22yo) Having difficulty breastfeeding Baby with colic/reflux or illness Other significant stress, eg. death in the family If you are currently pregnant, Mothers Helpers can provide you with a wide range of … [Read more...] about Keys to Preventing & Recovering from PND
