
Infertility and Mental Health
This is the first of a two-part series exploring the issues of infertility and mental health. For many couples, pregnancy is a positive and exciting time however one in six couples experience infertility. Infertility is the inability to conceive a child naturally, without medical intervention after a period of at least 12 months or being unable to carry a pregnancy to term. Infertility can be due to factors including hormone imbalances, polycystic ovaries, endometriosis, low

Book Review: A Girl Like Me
"A Girl Like Me" is a biography written by Niki Wetherall. It describes her personal journey and struggle to become a mother. A Girl Like Me is a story of love, of loss and of yearning. Niki tells her story in a way that can be understood and allows the reader to take the difficult journey with her. It is also a story of hope, resilience and determination. Niki writes about two significant events in her life which collide without warning - her desire and efforts to become a m

The bell has rung and it's TIME TO START SCHOOL
Starting school can be a big change for your child - and for your family too! Although it’s an exciting time, it’s normal to feel a little worried or sad about it. Something that isn’t always talked about or handled as well as it could be is the school drop off. Parents are often left wondering what to do and how best to approach what can sometimes be a difficult or anxious time - for children and parents. For most children however, settling into school is relatively trouble