This post shares some unsung advice for expectant mothers. It emphasizes the importance of educating oneself about breastfeeding, enjoying and documenting the pregnancy journey, prioritizing self-care, maintaining a strong connection with their partner, seeking support from a close community (a “tribe”), and embracing change by being flexible with expectations.
After giving birth, a woman’s body takes 18 months to fully recover and it can take up to 2 years for her to feel “normal” again. At this stage we only need support and understanding.
Many moms believe that by having been pregnant once, the second will be the same and the reality is a little far from that belief; although your body has memory and you may feel some symptoms faster, just as the tummy begins to show sooner; every pregnancy is different.
Pregnant? Get ready for a flood of unsolicited advice! From bizarre sleep warnings to outdated myths, here’s a hilarious take on the worst parenting tips.
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This is my second pregnancy and let me tell you, I’m amazed at how reckless people are with their misplaced and inappropriate comments, so I thought “let’s talk about it”. Particularly, I am in...
Motherhood changes everything. And while there’s so much beauty, there’s also loneliness, guilt, and silent struggles. This is what it really feels like—when no one’s watching.