The Mama Perspective | Motherhood and Maternal Wellbeing

A space for real stories, shared experiences and modern motherhood

Category: Wellness

  • My Fundraising Journey for Asthma + Lung UK

    In April, I’ll be taking part in the Heaton Park 10k run to raise money for Asthma + Lung UK. I’m nowhere near as fit as I was when I did my first 10k back in 2017 (Great North Manchester Run) BUT I am determined to complete this route no matter how long it takes…

  • Accepting Old Friendships Fading Away

    Yesterday I shared a post on Instagram about juggling being a mum, wife, full-time worker, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I’ll put my hands up and admit that I’m not perfecting in all of these, or even any to be honest. This morning, I read an article about friendships changing as you get older –…

  • Children’s Mental Health Matters

    I’ve only just realised that Children’s Mental Health Week takes place a couple of weeks after Parents Mental Health Week. Anyway, it got me thinking about how I see things differently since becoming a mum. Things being I’m always figuring out what I need to do, giving my absolute best, so my son has the…

  • Looking After Your Mental Health as a Parent

    It wasn’t until I became a mum that I took my mental health seriously, well more seriously than I did before then. I wasn’t prepared for the sleepless nights combined with the change of emotions running through my body during the newborn stage. But I’ve always known how much I love my little boy (Freddy)…

  • Embracing Resilience for the Year Ahead

    As we’re in the last few days of December, some people set new year resolutions or maybe try to reinvent themselves with the “New year, new me.” Instead of aspiring to become an entirely new person, I’m aiming towards becoming a stronger version of myself and that means being happier too. Life is an unpredictable…