The Mama Perspective | Motherhood and Maternal Wellbeing
A space for real stories, shared experiences and modern motherhood
Category: Motherhood
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There was a time when motherhood seemed to come with an unwritten rule to do it all, do it perfectly, and never let anyone see you struggle. Be the present mum. Build the successful career. Keep the house spotless. Prepare meals. Stay fit. Maintain friendships. Be the most loving and romantic in your relationship. And…
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There seems to be a belief that once you become a mum, your ambition disappears. That your career suddenly becomes less important to you. That your goals, dreams, and professional achievements should quietly take a back seat because motherhood is now your entire identity. But here’s the thing, you can love being a mum and…
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Rewatching One Tree Hill as a mum of two hit me in a way it never had before. I found myself reflecting on the days when I used to watch pregnancy and birth scenes wondering what motherhood would ever feel like for me one day. Now, after experiencing two completely different pregnancies and births of…
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Maternal Mental Health is something close to my heart. It wasn’t until I became a mum that I began to become more aware of my mental health as a mum, but also as the person I’ve grown into over the last decade, or maybe even longer. Talking about how I feel has never come easily…
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Feeling constantly exhausted as a mum? Learn the real signs of maternal burnout, how it affects your parenting, and why burnout in motherhood shouldn’t be normal.