There’s a moment people don’t talk about enough – it’s not the glowing, filtered version of birth you see in photos. It’s the quiet, disorienting moment after a difficult or frightening birth experience, when everything is supposed to feel joyful, but instead...
Written by Dr Emily O’Leary, Clinical Psychologist at Foundations Clinic, Brisbane. Dedicated to supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years with evidence-based, compassionate care. “I smiled at everyone around the table. Then I locked...
Written by Taylor-Jane Cox and Dr Emily O’Leary (two busy mothers and Clinical Psychologists who are also sick of being told to “just relax”). If you’ve ever been trying to conceive, there’s a good chance someone has said something like, “Just relax and it’ll...
When High-Functioning Parents Fall Apart They never miss a feed. They sign up for every developmental milestone class. Their home is spotless, baby bag organised, and their baby photos… perfectly filtered. They’re not just coping, they’re excelling. At...
The Mental Health Toll No One Talks About Breastfeeding is often presented as the most natural and essential thing a mother can do. It’s praised for its immune-boosting benefits, its role in bonding, and its supposed lifelong advantages. So when it doesn’t work, why...
