Having a baby can be an exciting time, but you might have mixed feelings as you find out and get used to the idea... Whichever of these sounds most like you – there are a lot of thoughts and feelings on the journey to being a parent... If your worries and feelings start to make every day a struggle, and feel too much to cope with - talk with your Midwife, GP or Health Visitor... They can help you understand your thoughts and feelings

If you are; Having thoughts of hurting yourself Having feelings about ‘not wanting to be here’ Having any thoughts and feelings that are worrying you or loved ones Are worried about your partner... Parents will often describe feelings of excitement about meeting their newborn baby and their family expanding. Having a baby can also lead to feelings of low mood and anxiety... Feeling ‘Low’ If these feelings carry on you might notice every day feels lik

Share your thoughts and feelings about the baby with loved ones... They may have had some of the same feelings and experiences and have helpful advice on how they coped... Find time to spend with them to talk about what you have noticed and give them the chance to talk about their thoughts and feelings ... Knowing you value their feelings is important and likely to reassure them they are still just as important to you as ever

They will ask: If you feel well and healthy If you have always been of a low weight or if it is something new that needs checking out About your eating habits, likes and dislikes They will also ask you about your own thoughts and feelings about your weight

Babies have to get used to feelings like, hunger, discomfort and loneliness... When you are sensitive to your baby's feelings they learn to trust that they always have you on their side to help them

Some children’s eating is affected by their emotions and helping them find ways to cope with difficult feelings and experiences is the key to improving their diet