Southampton

I have a 6month old baby girl and have been going to as many groups as possible but still no hope of a long term friend. I’m making this post in hopes of finding more and going out (not alone anymore)😅

Hiya has anyone hired a doula recently and has had a positive experience and could recommend there’s? I’ve met one and have another meeting this week with another but would be great to hear any first hand experiences.

This will be for my second birth and I’m conflicted as I feel like I know what to avoid now but still think the support could be valuable

Also did anyone have one and find they felt like they could have done without? I’m very conflicted currently

Classes held in Chandler's Ford and Burridge. Run by Amy a mum of 5 and primary school teacher.

Me and my partner have realised since having our children in the past two years, we have lost all of our friends pretty much. Whilst we love hanging out and doing things as a couple, it would be really nice to have couples friends with other children to go on days out, park trips or even things such as game nights or just drinks!

I tried googling it, ended up on couples dating sites - not really for us😂 So my question is just how? Or did anyone else just find the same happened to them once their children were born?

I’ve been struggling since becoming a mum. Most days I feel like I’ve lost myself and I’m just Mum. I love my baby more than anything, but I miss me, travelling, dancing, getting dressed up, spa days, and doing things that made me happy. As a single mum, money is tight, so those things feel out of reach. I’m also a foreigner here, without close family or that everyday support system, which can feel really lonely. How do you find your way back to yourself after having a baby? What helped you? ❤️