The Mama Perspective

Motherhood and Maternal Wellbeing

Tag: Postpartum

  • 14 Weeks Postpartum: My Truths 

    Week 14 (and a half) postpartum – how’s this week going? Honestly, I’ve been feeling a bit drained. I adore my two boys, of course I do. I’m happy that Freddy is starting his new class at school in reception, and Jack is as smiley as ever. But in reality, the truth, I’m struggling a…

  • Early Postpartum Realities as a Mum of Two

    Postpartum is wild, especially in those early days. You’re recovering physically, mentally, and emotionally while trying to juggle feeding your baby, getting a few hours of sleep or should I say wondering what sleep actually is at this point and maybe even remembering to eat and shower. And if you’ve done this before, like me,…

  • 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…