After a successful career, I had trouble becoming a mum
Motherhood is not an academic subject to be learned through books. And yet, that’s how I’ve approached it.
🎥 Diastasis recti exercises
If you’re a new mum or have experienced abdominal separation, this 10-minute workout is designed to help you heal your core.
Finding my identity as a mum
Eliza Zawislak-Ciz reflects on her journey from stay-at-home mum to returning to work full-time.
Second trimester: Thoughts of a first-time mum-to-be
My energy had returned almost to normal, meaning I’m able to run around like a crazy person getting lots done like usual!
A glimpse of heaven
A new mother, a bedridden grandmother and a plane ride. The silence of the journey brings thoughts of a world after death.
First trimester: Thoughts of a first-time mum-to-be
Since being pregnant, I’ve definitely made some choices I normally wouldn’t.
Should I wake my newborn if they’re still sleeping when it’s meant to be feedtime?
Generally, sleeping newborns are a good sign.
“I wept as my idea of being a mother washed down the drain.”
As a new mum, I was spiralling into despair. Thankfully, a close friend chose to visit and reached out with three simple words.
Why I ended up with a fake baby and what I learned from it
How many people get to look after a child and just give it back at the end?
A new mum’s nappy bag checklist
A nappy bag should hold much more than just spare nappies. But what? Here’s a list of 11 must-have items in your nappy bag.
Mums, here’s how to deal with loneliness
You can be with other people and still feel lonely. And mums, despite having the company of their children and partners, can feel like the loneliest people of all.
Why African babies don’t cry
What do African mums do to prevent their babies from crying—and does it really work?