New mums leave their pre-baby friends in the past

New mums end up leaving their pre-baby friends behind them, preferring the company of other mothers instead.

One in five mums preferred to keep the company of other women who understand the impact of sleepless nights and dirty nappies.

In the process, the average new mother ends up losing three long-term friendships.

Feeling lonely and isolated after their baby was born affected 62 per cent of women.

But 38 per cent overall were too scared to go to mother and baby groups.

Spokesperson for Philips Avent, Tina Withington said:”Many mums feel as though they lack common ground with old friends once having a baby, as priorities change so quickly.

“Friends without children may not understand how tricky it is to balance motherhood with a social life, and when you do get together, it is hard for new mums to talk about anything else other than their day to day role of changing nappies, playing with toys and entertaining the baby.”