How counselling can help with the transition into


parenthood. Are you:-


• feeling isolated and unsupported in your role as a parent


• feeling sad and tearful • having difficulty adjusting to parenthood


• experiencing difficulties with your partner since having a baby


• feeling overwhelmed


a mother’s feelings to fluctuate between elation one moment and anxiety the next. We know that hormones plays a part in this, especially during the first few weeks after birth. Tearfulness, sleepless nights and worrying about the baby affects the vast majority of parents. It is not surprising that new mothers and fathers may find it difficult and confusing as they come to terms with the huge responsibilities associated with a baby.


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For some, perhaps because it is their first baby, there is a deep sadness, regret or anger about the life they now have. There may be a sense of bereavement as they mourn the loss of the life they had before. If you feel you are struggling with parenthood, for whatever reason, counselling may help.


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he birth of a new born baby is a major life event and it is not uncommon for


Sleeping and nap time tips


leeping and nap times are really important for both your baby and you! We hope these tips will give you the very best baby snoozes!!


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• If your baby finds a bath stimulating, bathe them in the morning; if they find it relaxing, include it as part of the bedtime routine.


• Dress your baby for day and night time - make it part of the evening bedtime routine to change clothes, so your baby is prepared for sleep.


• Distinguish between daytime naps and night time sleep by closing curtains at night time and dimly light the bedroom (if at all); daytime naps should be in a light room.


• Time your daytime outings so that longer car journeys coincide with nap times and visits or activities are at livelier times.


The thought of counselling can be quite daunting for some people and finding a suitable counsellor that you feel you can form a therapeutic relationship with is not an easy task. I have experience in working with a range of difficulties you might be experiencing, including:-


• Anxiety


• Bereavement • Couple Counselling • Depression • Disability


• Divorce • Loss


• Relationships


• Self Esteem/Confidence • Self Defeating Patterns


Tel: 07940565603


Email: maria.mead1@btinternet.com www.mariameadcounselling.co.uk


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