One of the principles I am most passionate about and something I regularly teach practitioners, is that when working with babies, we must always treat the whole picture. When a practitioner works with a baby, it is essential to observe and listen to the mother as well. Understanding how she is feeling, both physically and emotionally, helps us gain a much clearer picture of what is happening for the baby.

Having a baby is a time of immense change — emotionally, physically, and mentally. It can bring great joy and excitement, but it can also be accompanied by unexpected lows. Many new mothers experience what’s known as the “baby blues”.

As a mother, I remember feeling shocked by her sudden change in behaviour. I had no way to control or predict the outbursts and felt ill-equipped to deal with the situation.

As babies begin to focus on the world around them, they start learning about emotions through eye contact and by observing the facial expressions of others.

If you take away one thing: treat self-care not as a guilty treat but as a parenting essential.

Bedwetting—clinically known as nocturnal enuresis—is extremely common and, in most cases, not a cause for medical concern. Most children naturally outgrow it in time.

Physical contact is also known to promote feelings of safety, comfort, and security, which are all key factors in early bonding and attachment.