KERLLEN MACIEL

41, BLOGGER

‘Cradling my newborn daughter, I sobbed. I should have been surrounded by loved ones – the norm in Brazil, where I’m from – but I had moved to Wales with my husband, who worked away. I felt alone. A health visitor urged me to join a mum and baby group to help my symptoms: what she called “baby blues”. I was sceptical as I couldn’t leave the house. But there, I found community – it’s vital for good mental health.’ Instagram @healthyfitmum