Gentle Support, Insight & Understanding

This space is here for you. Whether you’re pregnant, trying to conceive, navigating loss, recovering from a difficult birth, adjusting to early parenthood, or simply needing reassurance that what you’re feeling makes sense.

The Life Changes Tamworth Journal offers thoughtful reflections, gentle education, and emotional support around pregnancy, birth, fertility, trauma, grief, and parenthood, written with care, honesty, and lived experience.

There’s no fixing here.
Just understanding, perspective, and reassurance that you’re not alone.

Why You Don’t Have to “Be Strong” During Pregnancy
Kerryn Smith Kerryn Smith

Why You Don’t Have to “Be Strong” During Pregnancy

Many women feel pressure to be “strong” during pregnancy — to cope quietly and stay positive. But pregnancy is a profound emotional transition. This article explores why real strength looks different, and what genuine support can offer.

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The Quiet Signs of Pregnancy Anxiety (That Often Get Missed)
Kerryn Smith Kerryn Smith

The Quiet Signs of Pregnancy Anxiety (That Often Get Missed)

Pregnancy anxiety doesn’t always look dramatic or obvious. For many women, it shows up quietly — in thoughts you can’t switch off, a constant sense of unease, or guilt for not feeling excited enough. This article explores the subtle signs that are often missed.

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