Places you can get help if you are struggling as a new parent

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Becoming a parent may be a life-changing experience, but it is definitely not an easy one. As much as we love the newest and cutest additions to our family, it can also be a very overwhelming experience where you may feel completely alone at times.No matter the number of books you have read, or how many antenatal classes you have attended, nothing will fully be able to prepare you for the moment you meet your mini me and realise that you are now responsible for that tiny human and making sure they grow up well.

Parenting comes with many highs and lows, and your sleep-deprived brain may leave you feeling like you can't cope at times. However, it is important to know help is available to you.Ruth Duckworth, parenting coach from Action for Children's Parent Talk service, said: "You’re new parents, it’s a huge thing you’re entering into.

You’re still learning. It’s something you’ve never experienced before. We use the phrase so often, but it’s important to know; it’s OK not to be OK.

It’s quite normal."Duckworth advises to seek help when you are feeling overwhelmed, instead of sweeping it under the rug or saying ‘I’ll give it a week and see how I feel then'.