My therapist never shared much about herself with me, obviously. I would go to my sessions at her house, local to where I lived. She had a London terraced Victorian-style house and the room we had our sessions in was at the top of the stairs on the first floor.

At the start of this year I suffered severely with anxiety, depression and intrusive thoughts. As I recovered I questioned whether to talk about my mental health experience openly, would it bring it all back or make things worse? I spoke to my therapist and psychiatrist about this and they said Lottie if you’ve suffered you’re in a much better place to help others, to help others feel less alone. My experience has opened that door for me.

Whilst I am all for the idea of celebrating love with my partner or gal pals, I’m proposing an alternative Valentines Day - one which puts your needs at the heart of it! I asked our LMP team how their dream solo date would look and would love to hear yours. Whether it’s buying yourself a bunch of flowers or wandering around an art gallery, I hope this inspires you to book a romantic date with yourself.

Please note that I am not a doctor, midwife or pregnancy specialist. All the answers below are my own personal experience and you should always seek your own professional advice. Some questions asked are heavier than others but I hope you enjoy reading a little insight into my own experience of pregnancy. I completely acknowledge my privilege to have fallen pregnant naturally and to have access to incredible support through the NHS and privately. Sending so much love to anyone on their own journey.