The Mama Perspective

Motherhood and Maternal Wellbeing

The voice behind the blog

Natasha is a mum of two little boys and the voice behind The Mama Perspective. Passionate about maternal mental health and self-care, she writes honestly about the highs, lows, and healing moments of motherhood.

Tag: Motherhood

  • The Fears I Had as a First Time Mum and What I Know Now

    The Fears I Had as a First Time Mum and What I Know Now

    In 2021, I became a mum for the first time to my beautiful boy, Freddy. Now, I’m a mama to him and his little brother Jack. Becoming a mum for the first time was exciting, but it also came with a lot of fear about what was to come. I felt overwhelmed at times but…

  • My Positive Birth Story: the second time round

    My Positive Birth Story: the second time round

    I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure if I should share my experience of labour and birth for the second time around. It felt like something so personal, and to be honest, I wasn’t sure anyone would be interested. But after reading a few birth stories from other mums, I thought, Why not? Maybe my experience will resonate…

  • The Little Things with a Bit of Sunshine

    The Little Things with a Bit of Sunshine

    A short but reflective take on maternity leave, motherhood, and finding happiness in the little things – sunshine, newborn naps, and some self-care. This morning, I woke up to the sun peeking through the blinds and the house was quiet until my eldest woke up. I lay still for a few minutes and couldn’t help…