Reflections of a maternity leave

#MentalHealth #Anxiety #Maternity This was bought for me. The purchaser had seen it recommended and knew how I was feeling 'warts and all'. It took me ages to read it as I have oddly enough been quite tired and only able to read at the end of an all too busy day! Having a toddler alone will do that! Working full time and with a toddler at home, was busy. Thankfully between my husband and I we balance most things. The worries of lockdown added to my tiredness plus the fact I was pregnant.  The book made me think a lot too with a section at the end of each chapter for journalling. This is useful. So a journal was written up with bits of information and tips/actions. Time was given to reflect. I knew of anxiety, motherhood and many calming techniques. However there is a way in which Anna uses her psychologist knowledge with her experiences to strip back the shame and expose the rawness which normalises it. I think this book would be useful for people of all ages and backgrou...