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Read Mums Matter articles, reflections, and mental health resources for parents navigating pregnancy, postnatal life and beyond.
13th Feb 2025
Understanding Infant Mental Health: The Foundation for Lifelong Well-Being
Infant mental health refers to the emotional, social, and cognitive development of babies from birth to age three. While often overlooked, early experiences play a crucial role in shaping a child’s brain, influencing their ability to form relationships, regulate emotions, and learn effectively.
13th Feb 2025
Understanding Family Violence: Impact on Pregnancy and Parenting
Family violence, including domestic abuse, intimate partner violence (IPV), and child maltreatment, affects millions of families worldwide. It can take many forms—physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse—and has serious consequences for victims, especially during pregnancy and early childhood.
13th Feb 2025
Premature Births: Challenges and Impacts on Families
A premature birth—defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation—can be a stressful and emotional experience for families. While medical advancements have greatly improved survival rates, preemies often require intensive medical care, and their early arrival can have lasting physical, emotional, and financial effects on parents and caregivers.
13th Feb 2025
Motherhood with Complex Trauma or BPD: Challenges, Strengths, and Support
Motherhood is demanding, but for women with Complex Trauma or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), parenting can come with additional emotional and relational challenges. Balancing the needs of a child while managing intense emotions, past trauma, or difficulties with self-regulation requires resilience, self-awareness, and the right support.
13th Feb 2025
Motherhood and Autism: The Unique Challenges and Strengths of Mums with ASD
Motherhood is a life-changing journey, but for women with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it can come with unique challenges and strengths. While autism is often discussed in the context of childhood, many autistic women navigate pregnancy, parenting, and family life with distinct experiences that deserve recognition and support.
12th Feb 2025
Understanding Pregnancy Termination: A Complex and Personal Decision
Pregnancy termination, commonly referred to as abortion, is a deeply personal and often complex decision that individuals make for a variety of reasons. Whether due to health risks, fetal abnormalities, personal circumstances, or unplanned pregnancy, the choice to end a pregnancy can be emotionally and physically challenging.
12th Feb 2025
Understanding Perinatal OCD: What parents need to know
The transition into parenthood is often described as a time of joy and excitement. However, it can also bring unexpected challenges, including mental health struggles. One such condition, perinatal OCD, is less commonly discussed but profoundly impactful. Understanding this condition is key to reducing stigma and providing support for those who experience it.
12th Feb 2025
Understanding Eating Disorders in the Perinatal Period
The perinatal period, encompassing pregnancy and the first year postpartum, is a transformative time in a person’s life. While it is often portrayed as joyful and fulfilling, this period can also bring significant challenges, including mental health struggles. Among these, eating disorders (EDs) are an often overlooked yet critical concern.
12th Feb 2025
The Rise and Resilience of Same-Sex Parenting
In recent years, same-sex parenting has gained visibility and acceptance in many parts of the world, challenging traditional notions of family and redefining what it means to provide a loving home. These families, often formed through adoption, surrogacy, or donor insemination, exemplify the core values of parenting: love, stability, and support.