Watching a parent slow down is one of the quieter, harder experiences of adult life. You notice the small things first. A forgotten appointment. A fridge that is not as well stocked as it used to be. Steps taken a little more carefully than before.
One positive takeaway of our collective lockdown experience has been the way it has thrown the sterling work of the trusted professionals in our lives into much sharper focus.
Is it me or is the postnatal check a bit of a joke?
Maybe in other parts of the UK this is a thorough check of mother and baby by a caring professional…rather than a colossal waste of time, but that has never been my experience.