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Accidental Parenting? The Real Chemistry Behind Responding to Your Baby

This powerful hormonal hangover has such universally intense effects on mothers’ inner lives that it is documented by researchers under a variety of labels including ‘maternal pre-occupation’ and ‘motherhood mindset’. This more intuitive mindset can be quite at odds with our modern lifestyles and often comes as a shock to women who have previously been in a more goal-oriented and solution-focused space prior to having a baby
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Helping a Friend With Postnatal Depression- Real Mums Tell What Helps

While it is awful watching a friend suffer with depression, especially if she seems to be pushing you away, there are ways to show your support. Here are some suggestions from mums who have been there. Consider which steps you can take, start small and please don’t take it personally if your efforts don’t seem appreciated right now. Remember, Postnatal Depression is an illness that your friend has no control over, she will get better (as long as she has appropriate treatment) and she will remember that you were there for her, even if you can only do seemingly small things to help.
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