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Back to work? Discover your new working mum identity.
As your identity shifts when becoming a mother, see how this can impact your working life. Explore what going back to work after maternity leave means to you.
The science behind breastfeeding mindfully
Learn how practising mindfulness techniques can actually increase your breastmilk production and support the connection with your baby.
5 Ways to Practice Self-care During Pregnancy
Self-care plays a non-negotiable role in your wellbeing, and during pregnancy this is more important than ever. Read Dr. Ben-Ari’s 5 tips to practice self-care during pregnancy.
Honour Your First 40 Days
The first forty days after the birth of your baby are precious for you to focus on your own healing and bonding with your baby. Read Mandy’s tips to plan ahead for this important postnatal period.
Good reads about Self-care and Well-being
“We can’t pour from an empty cup.”
Parenting is a tough job, and to be able to thrive in this new role, mums need to take care of themselves as well as take care of their babies. Sometimes this means putting your needs first. Here, Jazmin and our guest bloggers share some self-care tips to filling up your cup.
Get moving & read about Postnatal Fitness
Go back to exercise safely with tips and advice from women’s physiotherapists and postnatal fitness experts.
Before you go back to exercise we recommend you get checked by an expert to make sure your pelvic floor and core are ready to go!
Good reads about Mental Health
Perinatal mental health is more than talking about Postnatal Depression (PND). There are many other issues that affect many mums after birth, anxiety, postnatal rage, for instance, just to name a few.
At the blog, we invite mental health specialists to talk about these and other important mental health topics.
Good reads about Pregnancy and Birth
Read the latest articles from our pregnancy experts and get ready to receive your little bundle of joy!
Disclaimer: Our experts and contributors share in this space some of their valuable knowledge and experience. However, this must not replace any personalised expert and/or medical advice. While it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and anxious during pregnancy and in the postpartum period, make sure you ask for help if these feelings get worse or last for longer.
Get the Inspiring mums series
Our Inspiring Mama blog series is a space of positive motherhood stories.
Meet amazing mamas who have taken life by the horns in their very unique and special way.
About the journal
The Mothership Journal is a motherhood blog written by women and mothers. Read the latest content from Jazmin, the Mothership coach, plus articles from guest writers who are supporting, empowering and inspiring women through their pregnancy, early motherhood and beyond.