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Managing menopause without HRT
Are you looking for ways to manage your menopause without HRT? I’m so pleased to hear people talking about the menopause. It seems to be a subject that has been kept under wraps for so long and when it affects half the population at some point, it should be a natural...
The power of hugs
Have you ever considered the power of hugs? I have to confess that I was a little bit excited about the Government briefing yesterday. Things that I’ve taken for granted throughout my lifetime suddenly sound like amazing treats such as eating inside a pub, children...
How to manage questions when you’re struggling during pregnancy
When you’re struggling during your pregnancy and are then faced with questions from people that you don’t know very well such as, ‘How are you?’ or ‘How are things going?’ or even ‘How long have you got to go now?’ it can start to build panic about how to respond. The...
What to do if your birth doesn’t go to plan
Not all births go according to plan. If you’re feeling angry, anxious, frustrated or fearful then you’re not alone. Here are 5 tips to help.
Are you guilty as charged?
Guilt is a word that has come up several times recently; both my own and from clients. It’s something that can be quite a conundrum because it implies that we’ve done something wrong when in most cases, it simply isn’t true. The definition of guilt is: ‘The fact of...
Am I the only one struggling with motherhood?
Do you ever feel like you're the only one struggling with motherhood? There are 2 versions of being a new mum; the one that is put on for show and the reality that being a new mum is wonderful but, at times, can be challenging. This is normal. You’re not meant to be...
Why you shouldn’t fear the menopause
Should we fear the menopause? The simple answer is no but there are lots of reasons why women do fear the menopause and part of that is down to the mystery that surrounds this sometimes challenging time in women’s lives. How do you know if you’re in perimenopause? ...
Coping with Christmas 2020 Style
I normally talk about managing Christmas stress in terms of planning early, not pushing yourself to get everything done and spreading your Christmas visits before and after Christmas and New Year to take the pressure off. But this is 2020 and nothing is normal as we...
IVF Treatment– Should I tell my friends and family?
When you're having IVF treatment, do you need to tell your friends and family? This is the biggest question to wrestle with because there is no right answer. There are so many reasons to share this news with those you care for and know will support you through your...
Blocks to Fertility – reasons for not getting pregnant
Why am I not getting pregnant? When you think about having a baby, there is so much more to it than ‘the basics’ and for many women, when they’re told that there is no medical reason why they shouldn’t conceive, it can leave them not knowing which way to turn. So why...
Why I needed a holiday!
I’ve just come back from holiday. I know I’m very fortunate to be able to say that in 2020 and I’m not saying it to brag or make anyone envious; I’m sharing this for a very good reason. Before I go any further, this isn’t a ‘what I did on my holiday’ essay so...
The Importance of Being You
One of my favourite films is Shirley Valentine. I first saw it in the cinema in the late 80’s and as a young woman, laughed in all the right places and thought it was a wonderful film about a woman fulfilling a dream. I’ve watched it many times since but my...
Keeping you in mind
When you spend all your time thinking of others, it’s very easy to forget your own needs. Now more than ever, it’s important to keep your own needs in mind.
Life in balance
I’ve been thinking a lot about balance recently. Partly because, having gone a bit mad over Christmas and delivered the usual plethora of excuses in January, I know I need to sort out my diet but also look at all the other areas of my life including work, family,...
Setting your intentions for 2020
How to set your intentions for 2020 so that you don’t feel like a failure and increase your chances of achieving your goals.
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