- We had an exciting delivery today & it came in a rather large box! Any ideas? #TheCarryingWorks #NewSlingsThrowback to the arrival of the #Beco8Carrier from @slumberroo & a very smily, tiny T! A really popular full buckle here in #TheCarryingWorks library & it even features a handy mesh panel that is perfect for the warmer weather 😃 #EBW2018 #Beco #SlumberRooTomorrow is the beginning of European Babywearing Week 2018! The theme this year is ‘carrying connects’ & I’ve got some fab posts planned to celebrate 😃 What would you like to see? #EBW2018 #CarryingConnects #TheCarryingWorksThis is something that we started last year as a part of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week when the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership encouraged people to be a part of creating a virtual #perinatalpositivitypot for people to dip into. It can be super hard sometimes to think positive, especially when you're having a tough time. So many people said they found it helpful so I wanted to do it again! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Male or female, I'd love it if this post could be a place for us all to share positive words; something that's helped you when times have been tough, something you've achieved (no matter how small it may seem!), something you like about yourself, tag a friend to say something nice about them, a quote that resonates & helps lift you or even just a massive smile. And if you're having a tough time, know that that's ok too. This pot is here to be dipped into & I'll be adding to it too <3 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #pmhppositivitypot #MaternalMHMatters #PaternalMentalHealthMatters #EverybodysBusiness #TheCarryingWorksAnother topic you may have seen or heard me talk about in the past is self care. This is a concept that has been all over the media & many companies are selling products or services as something essential to self care but in reality, self care is exactly that. Only you can determine what constitutes self care & what is important to you. It doesn’t have to be expensive. It doesn’t have to cost anything at all. Maybe an early night. Maybe getting out for a run. Maybe a piece of cake in peace. Stargazing. Mindfulness. Being barefoot in the garden. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The lovely Zoe at @theslingconsultancy has recently published a fantastic blog post about talks about self care & what it means. Why not pop over, have a read of her blog post & say hello? ❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #pmhppositivitypot #MaternalMHMatters #EverybodysBusiness #TheCarryingWorksTo finish the week, the focus turns to recovery. I’ve spoken a great deal about the importance of talking, of truly listening &, whilst I believe these are extremely important, there are many other things which may also find helpful. Everyone will have things which have aided their recovery & throughout the day I’m going to focus on some different ideas, ending the day on the #pmhppositivitypot that we have shared previously & I know many of you found helpful in the past ❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One charity & source of hope I want to give a special mention to is @joeltcp 🌈 The loss of a baby is devastating & the possible effect on the mental health of the entire family is unfathomable. JOEL are there to support families right away but also to support families through trying to conceive, pregnancy & parenting after loss. They offer a huge amount of support, including Chasing Rainbows (a relaxed, friendly chat & play group aimed at families pregnant after loss or parenting sunshine or rainbow children), their dedicated Dads group (JOEL Dads), Treasured Angels, family support packs, the family suite at Bassetlaw Hospital, as well as so much more! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Keep your eyes on the page throughout the day for more posts, shares & our virtual positivity pot 🌈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #MaternalMHMatters #EverybodysBusiness #TheCarryingWorksWith the focus of today’s Maternal Mental Health Awareness week being on Dads, there is one other man that I really must mention. Some of you will recognise him & almost every one of you will have seen his handiwork as the man behind many of the photographs on this page & The Carrying Works website. This is Rob, my husband. He has been a huge support, right from the beginning & he is a huge supporter of the work I do with the library. I could not do the work I do with the library without his (& your!) support. Not only that but he has been a saviour of my mental health. He listens. He talks. He allows me to be. He encourages me to take care of myself when I cannot see the sun for the storm. And for that, I am forever grateful. Is there a Dad that you want to give a little nod to? One you want to send a little love to? #pmhpdads #PaternalMHMatters #MaternalMHMatters #EverybodysBusiness #TheCarryingWorks #CarryingMattersAlthough it is Maternal Mental Awareness Week, paternal mental illness is becoming more widely recognised & today’s focus has Dads in mind, both those who support others & those who are fighting their own battles. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ During the antenatal & postnatal periods, there is a huge amount of focus on Mum & baby, not only from health professionals but from friends & family too. This is not a bad thing but is also important to recognise that many Dads find their mental health is affected during this time. Reported figures state that around 1 in 10 Dads experience a decline in the mental health, but it is thought that actual numbers are much higher. A study by the NCT in 2015 found that 1 in 3 Dads are worried about their own health & 3 in 4 are worried about the health of their partner. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They may have seen their partner or their child in a distressing situation, they may feel anxious about being the rock of the family, they may worry about a partner who is experiencing difficulties with their mental health, they may feel surplus to requirements or they may simply be finding things hard. Whatever they feel, it is important not to dismiss these feelings & to accept that they are real feelings that can have a huge effect on someone’s mental health, especially if they felt comfortable enough to confide in you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We know that many Dads find it difficult to talk about their mental health generally, but I’m not a Dad, so today I wanted to share words from some of those Dads who have decided to talk about their journey. My hope is that, by sharing these words, it can encourage other Dads to share their stories, to talk to other or to seek the care & support they need. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #pmhpdads #PaternalMHMatters #MaternalMHMatters #EverybodysBusiness #TheCarryingWorks #CarryingMattersAs the focus for today is about #SupportForAll, I’d love to know more about your support networks! Do you have a wonderful friend who has helped you through? An online community where you’ve found your village? A group or health professional who has been amazing? Pop a little something in the comments, maybe tag that friend, or maybe reach out to someone you know needs a little lift 🌈 As part of The Carrying Works, we have our Facebook group, The Carrying Works Waffle, where families are able to chat to others about all things carrying related. It is a private group, a judgement free space, where you can ask questions or share photos & sometimes we have special offers or sneak peeks. I hope that people find it a welcoming group & helpful part of their virtual village ❤️ There should always be a link at the top of our page or you can always get in touch for more info! #pmhpthevillage #MaternalMHMatters #EverybodysBusiness #TheCarryingWorks #CarryingMatters
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