Honouring Mums This Maternal Mental Health Week!
Motherhood is a complex experience, often described as one of life’s most rewarding experiences.
But the truth is, it’s also one of the most demanding.
That’s exactly why Maternal Mental Health Week exists, to raise awareness around the mental health struggles that many mothers face.
This week is all about opening up conversations around the support, care, and understanding that mums deserve.
Let’s dive into the importance of this week and how to offer support through self-care!
What Is Maternal Mental Health Week?
This week is a global campaign dedicated to talking about mental health problems during and after pregnancy.
From baby blues and postpartum anxiety to serious perinatal mood disorders, this week is here to remind us that maternal mental health is a crucial topic that shouldn’t be overlooked.
Maternal Mental Health Statistic: 1 in 5 women experiences mental health issues during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth.
However, whilst it’s easy to talk about how important it is, stigma, guilt, and a lack of awareness still create barriers to women getting the help they need.
Why Does This Week Matter?
After birth, women are often expected to get back to normal quickly - physically, emotionally, and mentally.
But motherhood is more than just ‘getting back to normal’, it’s a messy, beautiful, exhausting, and unpredictable experience.
Mental health support shouldn’t be a luxury only afforded to those who can get access; it’s essential.
By talking about it, sharing resources, and checking in on the mothers in our lives, we can take steps towards creating a kinder, more understanding world.
Self-care Without The Guilt
Emotional support and professional support are vital when it comes to maternal mental health, and for more information, resources, and support, you can visit the Maternal Mental Alliance website.
But what can we, the friends and family, do to help those struggling? Well, every day self-care rituals can often be super empowering for those going through tough times.
Offering a routine with a few moments to reset, breathe, and feel like yourself again - even if it’s just for five minutes - can make a huge difference.
Give Me Products For Self-Care Time
We’ve put together some of our favourite pampering picks to help mums feel refreshed, valued, and like themselves again!
The Full Haircare Set
First up is the perfect set for tired, neglected hair (and your best friend when you finally have time for an everything shower!)
Our Full Haircare Set helps to bring dry, damaged strands back to life, offering a luxurious experience in those rare, quiet moments.
Mango & Passionfruit Haircare Set
Offering a sensory escape, our Mango & Passionfruit Haircare Set has a delicious scent and works to leave greasy, dull hair silky, shiny and soft!
Ceramide Renewal Range
When sleep is short and stress is running high, our skin can take a big hit!
Our Ceramide Renewal Range is designed to help soothe, hydrate, and strengthen stressed or irritated skin.
Pick ‘n’ Mix Glazed Lip Oil Bundle
For quick, easy hydration for your lips with no fuss required, it’s got to be our Glazed Lip Oils!
These non-sticky, nourishing oils are perfect for mums on the go who want a touch of glam without the effort.
Keep The Conversation Going
This week, and every week, it’s important that we continue to support maternal mental health.
Whether you’re a mum, know a mum, or love a mum, a small gesture - a text, a cup of tea, or a thoughtful gift from Give Me - can make a world of difference.
Behind every mother is a person who deserves to feel seen, heard, and cared for, so let’s make sure they are 💖
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