Let’s not sugarcoat it – motherhood is tough. Not only do new mums have to come to terms with a new identity, new body and new priorities, they are now committed to a full-time (and long-term) job of raising another human being and keeping them safe. This inadvertently means less sleep, less time with friends and spouses and a lot less time to be themselves.
No one can do it alone, and as many mums who have shared their stories here have recounted, having the right kind of support can really make the difference. Here, eight mums get real with us about their main worries when it comes to support – whether that be physically, financially or something else.