Motherhood goes like this: you want it to speed up and slow down in the same day. You want them to be grown ups and babies at the same time. The things that drive you insane are the things you know you’ll miss the most.
You want to cry because you’re so broken, but you also want to happy cry because you’re so whole. You lose yourself and find yourself almost every day. You have no idea what you’re doing, but you know you’re doing exactly what you’re supposed to be doing..it’s just the way it is. So here is to all the mums in all the phases, with all the feelings. You’re not alone.
Even when it feels like you’re achieving nothing, you’re achieving everything. Even when you feel invisible, someone sees you as their whole world. Even when you’ve had a hard day, things will seem different tomorrow. Even when you feel like a mess, remember we’re all a little messy. Even when you forget your worth, there’s little arms around your neck to remind you. And when it feels like it’s one step forward and two steps back some days, remember you’re helping someone small take steps each day. They’re moving forward because of you. So even when you feel like you’re achieving nothing, you’re achieving everything. Everything that matters.
Listening to Expectful’s pregnancy and post-partum meditations – this app is a beautiful resource for motherhood journey. The guided meditations are adjustable in length based on how much time you might have that day, making it perfect for the unpredictable days. During pregnancy and post-partum, they can help for you to pause to feel connected to your baby, body and mind.
The Insight timer app offer a range of positive affirmations to listen to, which can help mother’s feel positive and to set your mind to feel ready before your birthing experience.
Is It Normal? With Jessie Ware
Hosted by podcast pro and singer Jessie Ware, this series was recorded during her last pregnancy. Each week, she spoke to a range of different experts to answer key questions about body and baby. Jessie addressescommon concerns and symptoms, including what you c an do to alleviate them and what’s happening with your baby at each stage of pregnancy. Two health professionals – Jess McMicking, a consultant obstetrician and midwife Isabelle Bourton – appear alongside sonographers, doulas, nutritionists, mental health experts, midwives and reflexologists.
Motherkind With Zoe Blaskey
Zoe hosts the critically-acclaimed *Motherkind* podcast – of the UK's top family podcasts with five million downloads. Every week, Zoe interviews world leading experts such as Glennon Doyle, Dr Gabor Mate and Dr Rangan Chatterjee to help parents find a place of calm in the chaos. Expect to pick up plenty of practical tips from a wide range of wellness experts and teachers.
Happy Mum, Happy Baby with Giovanna Fletcher
*Happy Mum, Happy Baby* was born out of Giovanna Fletcher’s own experiences of motherhood, a theme which started in her book of the same name. In each episode, Giovanna talks to a range of high-profile parents about all aspects of parenting. In a series of frank and warm conversations, Giovanna discusses the highs, lows, challenges and rewards.
Acupuncture with Vale of Health - www.valehealth.co.uk
Acupuncture provides relief from common pregnancy-related symptoms and has varying benefits in each trimester. The postpartum period is one of the most transformative times in a woman’s life. Vale of Health offer acupuncture and nutrition services to focus on restoring your energy, breastfeeding support (including increasing milk supply and mastitis), rebalancing hormones, and supporting emotional well-being as you adjust to life with your new baby.