Welcome to the Summer Mumma Podcast I'm your host Janis Carver, in this episode 4, I share more on the realities of Motherhood part 2. Did you know becoming a mother is defined as Matrescence when a child is born, so too is a mother? In today's society, there is so much focus on the baby,  but what about YOU. It is something that new mums or soon too, need to be, should be aware of. The truth is once you become a mother you will change, everything does. You will need support, check your expectations, especially regarding what you thought and how it actually is, family dynamic changes, emotions, and guilt. Your awareness of this and knowing that your expectations will be different to how it looks in everyday life. This will help you better adjust to this new journey. Be sure to consider the gains and acknowledge the losses. Your time matters. Here is the definition of this change. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/matrescence
Birth That is up to you, it is good to have a plan and know your options but know that this could change and that is okay. Cover what your expectations are of your support person, pain relief or not, identify what is important to you. Natural, Hypnobirthing but most importantly it is okay to speak up you do not always need to follow the guidance of others even if it is your first time. https://raisingchildren.net.au/pregnancy/labour-birth
https://hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au/hypnobubs-hypnobirthing-online-course/?gclid=CjwKCAiA9aKQBhBREiwAyGP5ldRCBPpD1-5-nr7aN1NRdaUQKAtGWzYu2PA_zik802cq9Ta-WpxtSBoCvioQAvD_BwE
Breastfed or formula-fed. To help make the best decision it is important to know what is best. You may have already decided, but sometimes women cannot breastfeed, and a bottle is the only option. Breastfeeding initially can be challenging but once you are comfortable it is a beautiful bond with your baby and a great way for your body to recover. https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/breastfeeding-bottle-feeding
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