After being told she would never conceive a child, and that she’d die by the age of 30, Olivia Djouadi was shocked to give birth to two children (born 10 months apart). They both have special needs, and she discusses the way this impacts on family life…
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Wellbeing
When Sally Bunkham’s second daughter was born, just a year after her first, she started to struggle. With a constantly crying baby, Sally was exhausted and began self-harming – until a doctor diagnosed postnatal depression, which brought surprising relief…
Family
“Before embarking on parenthood, I wish I’d been told to completely forget being selfish – you are no longer afforded the luxury.” Tim Pike, father to a seven-year-old stepdaughter and three-year-old son, talks fatherhood with The Early Hour…
Family
“If I could go back in time, I would have got more breastfeeding support from the start and also been more honest about suffering from postnatal depression and needing help.” Emma Paton, mother and blogger, opens up…
Family
“My kids mainly wear dresses. The longer and frillier, the better! I love collecting special pieces for them.” Mum of two girls Rebecca O’Brien (house_of_douglas on Instagram) talks family life with The Early Hour…
Family
Being an older mum has its advantages but it also has some downsides. Writer and editor Anniki Sommerville shares her honest (and rather funny) thoughts about embarking on motherhood, aged 40…
Family
“Bank lots of glorious times as a couple as you’ll need to call on those memories when you’re in saggy, stained jogging bottoms screaming at your partner that he’s a dickhead.” Sage advice from Steph Douglas, founder of Don’t Buy Her Flowers…