"Oh, thats normal" - why not to say this to a new parent and 8 things that are normal but still really really hard for mums

It drove me nuts when people said this to me but I still say it to other new mums all the time.

Oh thats normal!

But it doesnt mean its not hard, difficult, challenging or you just want to talk about it.

Here are 7 completely normal things many new mums or pregnant women will experience but they are also some of the hardest - baby not sleeping, separation anxiety, labour and birth, feelings of rage, the final stages of pregnancy and worrying about milestones - theres a lot!

Plus something that effects lots of women but doesnt have to be normal for you.

Let me know in the comments what you've been told is normal but is still really hard and if there is anything you think I've missed!