The Motherload

I’ve just had a baby. Surely I can’t be having hot flushes already?

You've just a baby, so surely you can't be also perimenopausal, right? Wrong, says Kate Dyson, and here's why

By Kate Dyson

How to survive the heatwave nights when you’re perimenopausal

There's nothing like the dread of a heatwave when you are battling perimenopausal hot flashes and night sweats, but don't fear, Team MOLO have advice to help reduce the sticky nights ahead.

By TeamMOLO

Featured Mind & Mood

So, is it just me – or did motherhood really break my brain?

Kate once found the kettle in the fridge and nearly burnt the house down as she worried motherhood had broken her brain. But what really happens during motherpause to our brains?

By Kate Dyson

woman in motherpause, just had baby but experiencing perimenopause symptoms

Featured Motherpause

Motherpause: No One Talks About the Bit Between Baby and Menopause (and Why We Should)

Over the last ten years, we’ve noticed trends come and go on The Motherload. But one ‘trend’ that we noticed a couple of years ago was the in-between that women navigate, between postpartum and perimenopause - and it’s largely misunderstood…

By Kate Dyson

Health & Wellbeing

Managing Menstrual Migraine Attacks

That monthly headache pattern actually has a name - and a scientific explanation. For roughly 7.6% of all women and 22% of female migraine sufferers, hormones become unwelcome headache triggers during menstruation. The pain isn't just inconvenient; it's often more…

By Kate Dyson

Mental Wellbeing Mind & Mood

Why are so many new mums experiencing Postnatal Depression (and what if you have it?)

More women than ever are experiencing postnatal depression, but finding help can be tricky - until now.

By TeamMOLO

Featured Health & Wellbeing Perimenopause

Help! Why Am I Leaking Pee Suddenly?

1 in 3 women experience bladder leaks, so why don't we talk about this common issue that affects so many of us more?

By Kate Dyson

Featured Menopause Perimenopause Symptom Check

There’s 43(ish) Common Symptoms of Perimenopause. Why Do We Know So Few of Them?

Still think perimenopause is a heady mix of brain fog, hot flashes and irritability? It's so much more.

By Kate Dyson

Everyone raves about how it improves their skin, hair and joint health. But does collagen really work?

6 signs of ‘motherload’ burnout we should all pay more attention to

How to recognise domestic abuse – and what to do if you are in an abusive relationship

I’m just trying to parent – so why are my hormones having their own tantrum?

I’ve just had a baby. Surely I can’t be having hot flushes already?

How to survive the heatwave nights when you’re perimenopausal

So, is it just me – or did motherhood really break my brain?

Motherpause: No One Talks About the Bit Between Baby and Menopause (and Why We Should)

Managing Menstrual Migraine Attacks

Why are so many new mums experiencing Postnatal Depression (and what if you have it?)

Help! Why Am I Leaking Pee Suddenly?

There’s 43(ish) Common Symptoms of Perimenopause. Why Do We Know So Few of Them?

Why Are Our ‘Bits’ SUCH A Taboo?

Sea-lioning & Parenting Groups: What is it?

Starting School: The Hug Button

We Need To Talk About The Menopause

F**k; My Flexible Working Request Has Been Rejected. What Do I Do Now?

Maternal mental health: How my mind broke into a million pieces

Network Marketing: A Cult For Mums?

You Know You’re a Mum of Twins When…

The Truth About: Poonamis