The Mama Perspective

Motherhood and Maternal Wellbeing

Tag: Mental Health

  • 4 Weeks In: 3 Things I’m Proud of During My Postpartum Journey

    Most people who know me well enough have always known I wanted another child – a baby brother or sister for Freddy. And I couldn’t have been happier welcoming a healthy baby boy into the world again 4 weeks ago. When I became a mum for the first time almost 4 years ago, I created…

  • What Good Maternal Mental Health Means to Me

    Soon, I’ll be giving birth to my second born child – Freddy’s little brother. During this pregnancy, Danny and me have been trying to focus on Freddy quite a bit and involve him as much as we can. Welcoming our second son into the world won’t be all dreamy and easy at first but it…

  • Trying Harder to Stress Less

    Teaching myself to stay calm during stressful situations hasn’t always come easy. Whether it’s a tantrum from my 3-year-old or challenges at work, I do my best to get through it all but I’ve noticed that sometimes, stress gets the better of me. Now, in this stage of my second pregnancy, I’m learning to remind…