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The early days of parenting are filled with worries, no matter how much you prepare yourself for mom life, parenthood can be a struggle. However, with a little patience and determination, you can practice living a less anxious life when it comes to your motherhood journey.

For most of our life, we thought we didn’t want to have a child. We were about 98% sure it wasn’t for us, but that 2% expanded when we found the right partner.

Pregnancy comes with many changes hormonally and physically. The drastic drop in hormones from the time you give birth along with sleep deprivation, can make for a very emotional first week.

I've never explored where I would be if I didn't have my son. It always felt like a betrayal to imagine a world, my world, without him in it.

We are tired. We are trying to do it all. And the magical moments are passing us by. Instead of feeling guilty for everything you “aren’t” getting done, try feeling proud of yourself for being an amazon mom.

Being a mother is experiential, and you'll always be learning. You essentially reinvent yourself as you go because if you don't change, you'll repeatedly hit a wall, and often children pay for our frustrations.  

Living amidst the uncertainty and stress of a pandemic has exacerbated this phenomenon. And even if there’s not much moms can do to change it, it’s still important to take note of the impact carrying the weight of the “mental load” of motherhood can have on a woman’s existence. 

If you’re struggling to stay healthy in the midst of the busyness of life’s demands, follow some of these simple strategies for making health and wellness a priority again! 

Becoming a parent changes you in so many ways - but does that mean you need to give up everything you once loved?

Something many first-time parents deal with is judgment from others. How do you stand up to judgment and have confidence in your parenting abilities?

 

What to expect in the first weeks of postpartum.

Know more about postpartum anxiety that affects 10% of new moms.