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: Postpartum

  • It Isn’t About Picture Perfect Brother Moments

    It Isn’t About Picture Perfect Brother Moments

    The moments of a big brother welcoming his little world into his world can be hard at first but it’s also heartwarming.  Ever since we found out we were pregnant and the time was right to break the news to Freddy, he was so excited to become a big brother. Although I don’t think he…

  • Not for the Scale, But for Me: 100 Days of Choosing Myself

    Not for the Scale, But for Me: 100 Days of Choosing Myself

    Yesterday marked 100 days in a row since I started my calorie counting journey. I haven’t done it to be obsessed with the numbers or lose a drastic amount of weight. Here’s why I did do it though. I have an under active thyroid so losing weight is difficult as it is. And I love…

  • Letting Go of Perfect: The Mama I’m Becoming

    Letting Go of Perfect: The Mama I’m Becoming

    I’ve spent a lot of time – more than I probably realised – trying to “do it right.” The first time around, I was tracking everything: naps, feeds, wake windows, all the rhythms of baby life that are supposed to lead to the “perfect outcome.” But with my second son, something shifted. It hit me…