Two years after the birth of her daughter, Esther talks about some of the challenges of being a young mum with a child who has special needs

As Little Lullaby our young parent project draws to a close we share memories and ask our young parent volunteers what Little Lullaby meant to them

Motherhood is complicated, so is Mother’s Day as a bereaved mum. For me this year Rhia’s trying to find what works for her, her normal.

Sometimes it is the simple, small gentle moments and acknowledgment that matters. Here are some simple ways to support bereaved mothers on Mother’s Day.

Our baby was premature – here’s the story of Sam’s birth. My pregnancy with Sam was my most difficult journey to date, the premature birth aside.

What do you think about co-sleeping with your baby? Our young parents talk about their experiences of co-sleeping, and why they would or wouldn’t co-sleep. 

Young parents talk about their experience of discussing co-sleeping with health visitors and midwives, and their awareness of the risks of co-sleeping. 

Cheree’s had her fair share of hearing horror stories from other parents, and she’s learned not to listen and remember how well she’s doing.

Did you have a difficult birth as a young mum? Hollie talks about the birth of her daughter Beau, and the way her age affected her treatment. 

What’s the best thing about being a parent? Is it bedtime stories, playtime or cuddles? Our young parents told us theirs:

Maria shares her experience of graduating from uni with a daughter, and why it’s her greatest achievement. She almost dropped out.

Do you have a network of other young parents that support each other? Kevin reflects on the importance of fellowship for young dads. 

What impact has your mum had on your parenting? Geneva talks about the lessons she’s learned from her mum when it comes to her own parenting. 

Rhia writes about her experience of bereavement as a young mum. She gives her advice to people on how to relate and talk to bereaved parents.

Some parents choose to co-sleep with their babies. Our advice on co-sleeping with your baby more safely and avoiding the risks involved. 

Babies who get too hot are at a higher risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Our advice on the safest temperature for a baby’s room. 

Some parents choose to bed share with their baby. It’s important to know that sharing a bed with your baby if you smoke can be dangerous.

Rhia, young bereaved mum of three shared the 10 things that helped her survive the first year of bereavement. Before I first got pregnant, I just didn’t cry.

Jayde fell pregnant with her second baby while she was at university, and with the support of her partner, decided to stick it out. Listen to her experience of uni with a second pregnancy.

Verona shares her experience (or lack of memory of it) of giving birth to her second child. Here’s Verona’s story of labour the second time around.