Back in June, when George was less than four weeks old, Steph was asked to write a piece for the Huffington Post. Last week, they got back to her and requested a brief follow up to be part of an article where five mums who gave birth in lockdown were asked for a word of advice to pass on to other new mums. Steph said I can print her words as a guest post here...
“Having a baby is scary at the best of times, but even more so in the midst of lockdown. I was informed I had Covid halfway through labour, which was terrifying, but despite my fears, the experience was wonderful. The midwives and nurses looked after me so well, and did everything to make me comfortable and safe and I still felt like I was their priority.
“At first I felt really angry that my time to meet other
mums, or introduce my baby to friends and family had been taken away, but
looking back now, I realise it’s given me such a great chance to get to know my
little boy, and we’ve had time together that I wouldn’t change for anything.
It’s tough right now, but try to enjoy the uninterrupted newborn cuddles. It’s
all your baby needs from you!” –Steph, 36, from Manchester
