Helen and Sam chat with Sophie about Motherhood; the journey from birth through maternity and into the first years of mum life. They dissect an article written by Eliane Glaser (‘Parent trap: why the cult of the perfect mother has to end’) exploring many topics including expectations, parenting in a pandemic, support, social media and what we can do to create change to improve family life.

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Articles

Black women in the UK four times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth

Fewer than third of new fathers take paternity leave, research suggests

Books Mindfulness for learning encourages the use of local bookstores if you want to purchase any of our recommended books. Click here to find your nearest local book shop.

What Mothers Do by Naomi Stadlen

Motherhood: A Manifesto by Eliane Glaser

The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan

Websites

MBRRACE-UK: Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and Confidential Enquiries across the UK

For support, advice and information

Motherdom

The Mamma Coach

Mind

NHS Pregnancy and Mental Health

NHS Postnatal depression

Young Minds for Parents

NSPCC Mental Health and Parenting