Disclaimer: These are my personal reflections on motherhood and fitness, not a sponsored or collaborative post. Reclaiming fitness and friendship at Great Park Community Centre As a career woman turned sleep-deprived mother, I quickly realised that building a support network…
Disclaimer: These are my personal reflections and experiences. This is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider for pregnancy guidance. Motherhood over 40: a choice, not a crisis Mention pregnancy over 40 in polite company and you’ll likely see a…
The six-week check: what no one tells older mums about postpartum “support” In my fourth decade, with a wobbly stomach that resembled a bowl of abgoosht and a few lingering pregnancy pounds, I embraced my new shape, feeling quietly proud.…
After my six-week check left me feeling more like a medical statistic than a new mum, I promised myself I’d move, not for vanity, but for sanity. I wasn’t chasing a pre-baby body, just a sense of me again. So…
Moving house with a newborn is a challenge few prepare for. Balancing recovery, a baby’s needs, and practical tasks can feel overwhelming, as I discovered firsthand. The plan that unraveled We thought we could manage everything at once: a newborn,…
Simple, traditional, effective As an older breastfeeding mother, I quickly learned that advice comes from every corner, often with a confidence that can feel overwhelming. My in-laws in Persia were particularly keen to guide me, insisting that the right diet…
Disclaimer: This is a guest post from a reader who wishes to remain anonymous. The experiences shared are personal and may not reflect everyone’s journey. Quiet heartbreak It’s the kind of story that doesn’t often get told in polite conversation.…