These Soothing Illustrations Are The Perfect Balm For Overwhelmed Mums
Motherhood is full of conflicting emotions. It can be beautiful and joyful and fun, but it can also be demanding and confusing and overwhelming at the same time. In artist…
I Thought I Had Flu. It Turned Out To Be Mastitis
Mastitis can occur in anyone – and is sometimes excruciatingly painful I lay in bed realising I’d finally succumbed. I had flu. The self-diagnosis made sense: our then 15-month-old had picked…
These Comics Perfectly Capture The Weirdness And Wonder Of Motherhood
Being a parent is a wild ride. There are high highs, low lows and countless weird-yet-wonderful little moments sandwiched in between. Writer and illustrator Rachel Deutsch is the mother-of-two behind…
Obstetrician Explains What Actually Happens Behind The Curtain During A C-Section
We all know vaguely what happens when you have a caesarean section – you’re given anaesthetic, a cut is made in your abdomen and then, minutes later, your baby is…
This Insta Post About The 10 Types Of NCT Mum Is Hilariously Relatable
Julia, Liz and Meg from the hit series, Motherland. Mums are in hysterics over an Instagram post about the 10 types of NCT mum. The post, shared by The Mum…
‘You Can’t Get Out’: This Is What It Really Feels Like To Be In A Coma
Jardine Howlett and her two children (left), the Christmas before she contracted pneumonia. In My Story, readers share their unique, life-changing experiences. This week we hear from Jardine Howlett, who’s 39 and…
Parents Nail The Reality Of Prep For Baby Number One Vs. Babies Three And Four
Ryan Reynolds: ‘I should sweep or something’ Ryan Reynolds has opened up about the reality of preparing for baby number four compared to his first child – and his comments…
This Is The Actual Number Of Fish Fingers That Is Considered A ‘Portion’
Answers varied from two to ten… Fish fingers are a staple for many of us across the UK but conflict has broken out over how many you should be eating…
Mum Who Caught Covid When Pregnant Finally Leaves Hospital A Year Later
A mother who became severely ill after contracting Covid-19 while 36 weeks pregnant has finally returned home to her baby daughter after more than a year in hospital. Nicoleta Tuna,…
Mum Who Caught Covid While Pregnant Finally Leaves Hospital A Year Later
Nicoleta Tuna, 30 (centre) who became severely ill after contracting Covid-19 while 36 weeks pregnant. A mother who became severely ill after contracting Covid-19 while 36 weeks pregnant has finally…