You’ve probably imagined it a thousand times in the past few months…that magical moment when you first meet your baby. Except, for some women, it turns out to be not so magical. Some mothers do feel an instant rush of love and connection with their baby. Others bond with their baby gradually over weeks and […]
Are you an introvert? Here’s how to build your village
What if you’re not great at introducing yourself to people, developing friendships or making small talk? Are you doomed to sit at home feeling isolated with your newborn – but overwhelmed by the thought of baby groups and coffee catch-ups? Is the village just for extroverted mothers? (Spoiler: No.) Every mum’s village is as unique […]
“The mother is also born” (and needs support to fly!)
“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh) A mother is not born fully-fledged, like Athena springing from Zeus’ head. She is a newborn mother, a baby mother, a little chick mother, […]
