I lost 10 kilos due to extreme morning sickness – but I was just told to be grateful for my pregnancy
Even when I felt like my body was slowly shutting down, I still had people telling me I should be grateful that I could have a baby.
Even when I felt like my body was slowly shutting down, I still had people telling me I should be grateful that I could have a baby.
I wish a seasoned mother had gathered me in her arms and told me to just wait for the moment my son first says ‘mama’.
My first son was only six-months-old when we chose to have a second, and were soon pregnant.
Egg freezing is thought to be the fastest growing form of fertility treatment in the UK - but how much do we really know about it?
I spoke to her just hours before the fatal attack - she'd been happy, with no indication that anything was wrong.
All too often, our work does go seemingly unrewarded, unnoticed even.
I'd see posts pop up on social media of my friends’ heartfelt messages to their mum and uncomfortable feelings would stir.
Pregnancy is hugely dangerous in Afghanistan.
Having a child is a life-changing event and no one should be made to feel bad for how they handle it.
Lucy gave birth to her first child at the end of January.
Her clothing collection is worth £10,000.
To us, Hannah’s life wasn’t a tragedy - it was a blessing.
Cleaning up after her kids no longer sparks joy for Marie Kondo.
Growing up – and even into adulthood – I was never asked if I was dating anyone or if I would like to have children in the future.
After years of giving my time – and myself – over to my children, I’m taking a day back. And I’m already on countdown.
'It doesn't get any easier'
As long as babies are fed and looked after, does it really matter how a mum feeds their little one?
'I personally could never look them in the eye and continue this.'
'It certainly wasn't the same as before. Despite that, it was wonderful.'
Being told by a doctor that you have an ‘incompetent cervix,’ or a ‘lazy ovary’ is painful.
She gave birth just weeks ago in October.
She also doesn't let them use trampolines or wear PJs with drawstrings.
No-one expects mums to stay in forever once they have children. But maybe for the first few weeks? Is that really too much to ask?