Nicole Watts has a Bachelor of Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts. She has been on both sides of the mental health divide, having worked on projects in the mental health sector and having a long history of depression and anxiety herself. She spent fifteen years in the public service in a statistical role, writing around her work commitments. Her history with depression has included long stints in both public and private hospitals, multiple courses of electro-convulsive-therapy, and many cognitive and pharmacological treatments. Running and time in nature keep her grounded. She is kept alive by her family and friends, a fantastic treatment team, and a rescued blue heeler-staffy cross, who rescued her right back.
Birth is made out to be the happiest time of your life. But what happens if you have a difficult pregnancy, a traumatic birth, your baby is fussy, or just won’t go to sleep? Are you meant to bond with your baby straight away?Sometimes, the experience of being a new mum sucks. You’ve been sleep-d...