Prenatal Depression in Winter: Why Cold Days Can Be Harder Than You Think
Many women find that prenatal depression intensifies in winter. Learn why the colder, darker months can amplify emotional struggles during pregnancy and what gentle supports may help.
I Thought January Would Be a New Beginning, But Infertility Makes Me Feel Frozen in Time
Struggling with infertility in January can feel isolating, especially when everyone else is celebrating new beginnings. Here’s why the new year can be triggering and how to support your emotional wellbeing during this time.
Postpartum During Winter: How to Stay Connected and Supported
Winter can make postpartum feel heavier - less sunlight, more isolation, and increased emotional load. Learn why winter intensifies the postpartum experience and how to stay connected, supported, and grounded, with gentle strategies and tools that can help.
I Thought It Was Just the January Blues, But It’s Actually Prenatal Depression
Pregnancy in winter can blur the line between feeling low and experiencing prenatal depression. Learn the signs, why it happens, and how to support your mental wellbeing with grounding tools, tracking patterns, and evidence-based guidance.
I Feel Like I’m Failing If the House Isn’t Perfect: Letting Go of Pressure in Postpartum Life
Struggling with a messy house in postpartum? You’re not failing. Learn why this pressure shows up and how to release it with compassion, support, and realistic care.
Back to Routine: How Mums Can Navigate the Post-Holiday Transition To School
The return to school after the holidays can feel overwhelming for mums. Here’s how to ease the transition with gentle structure, emotional support, and practical routines - plus tools that help you feel more grounded.
Winter Self-Care for Mums: Simple Daily Habits That Make a Difference
Discover gentle winter self-care habits for mums, from grounding routines to emotional support. Learn how to navigate pregnancy or postpartum in winter with small, meaningful daily practices
When New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Apply: Letting Go of Timelines in TTC & IVF
When New Year’s resolutions don’t fit your TTC or IVF journey, it’s okay to release timelines. Here’s how to ease pressure and protect your mental wellbeing.
New Year's Traditions To Start With Your Family
Discover fun, family-friendly New Year’s traditions from around the world - from eating grapes at midnight to board games and playful balloon drops - perfect for creating joyful memories with kids.
New Year Traditions Around The World & The One Every Mum Needs To Try
Discover fascinating New Year traditions from Spain, Japan, Denmark, and Brazil - plus the one ritual every mum should try to start the year with rest, calm, and intention.
Carea’s New Midwife Chat: Real Support for Mums When It Matters Most
Get compassionate guidance from qualified midwives anytime you need it. Carea’s Midwife Chat supports mums through pregnancy, postpartum and early motherhood.
Motherhood Isn’t Always Merry: Coping With Baby Loss During the Holidays
Baby loss can make the holiday season feel painfully heavy. Learn why grief intensifies at Christmas and explore gentle ways to cope, honour your baby, and find support when the world expects joy.
IVF at Christmas: Why the Festive Season Can Feel Anything but Festive
IVF during Christmas can feel overwhelming, emotional and far from festive. Here’s why the season can be triggering and how to navigate it with gentleness and support.
The Mental Load of Christmas When You’re TTC (and No One Stops Asking About Babies)
Trying to conceive at Christmas can feel emotionally heavy, especially with constant questions about babies. Here’s how to protect your mental health, set boundaries, and feel supported with Carea’s TTC tools.
Grieving and Celebrating: How to Honour Your Angel Baby During the Holidays
Navigating grief after baby loss can feel heavier at Christmas. Here’s how to gently honour your angel baby while finding small moments of peace and connection this holiday season.
Mom Moments: How Small Breaks Boost Wellbeing During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Discover how short “mum moments” - small, mindful pauses - can help reduce stress and boost wellbeing during pregnancy and postpartum.
Baby’s First Christmas: Simple Traditions to Start This Holiday Season
Celebrate your baby’s first Christmas with simple, baby-friendly traditions that focus on connection, comfort, and joy - not stress or perfection.
The Breaking Points of Motherhood: Coping With Postpartum Stress
Inside the Carea Circle with Anastasia Shubareva-Epshtein and Anna Whitehouse, mums shared their breaking points. The moments they realised they couldn’t do it all. Here’s what those stories taught us about postpartum stress, connection, and asking for help.
How Femtech Can Put Moms Back at the Centre of Care
Femtech is transforming women’s health, but mums are too often overlooked. Here’s how technology can support maternal mental health during pregnancy and postpartum.
Pregnancy After Loss: Why Joy and Anxiety Can Coexist
Pregnancy after miscarriage or loss brings both joy and deep anxiety. Here’s my story of navigating this emotional mix, and why both feelings are valid.