Reclaiming my post-baby body over 40 Becoming a mother in your 40s brings a distinct set of challenges, not least the physical changes that accompany pregnancy and childbirth. In the months following Cyrus’s birth, I have confronted a body that…
Parenting after 40 is often framed as a test of endurance. Balancing work, household responsibilities, and caring for a young child leaves little room for calm. Yet in our home, my husband and I have discovered a simple routine that…
Disclaimer: These are my personal experiences and reflections on childbirth as an older mother. Being an older mum and childbirth: risk, expectation, and reality At 39 weeks, I walked into my consultant’s office feeling proud. Nine months of pregnancy behind…
Disclaimer: This is a guest post sharing the personal experiences of Lindsay Hamberg. The views expressed are her own. Motherhood in your late 30s: a guest story Meeting a fellow mum over a cup of tea can be surprisingly restorative.…
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.…