The Mother Wellness Podcast

On this episode, I talk about my journey of motherhood and the lessons I have learnt.  My 5 lessons of motherhood  1. Do take time for yourself and own needs to do activities you love and enjoy on a regular basis eg weekly or monthly for example  2. Do ask for help or accept help when given by reliable/safe people  3. Do focus on your personal goals and what you want to achieve for yourself as a woman.  4. Every season of motherhood has its own challenges that you have to navigate.  5. Carry out a routine that works for you, your family and your lifestyle.  Taking care of your own needs is not selfish.  You can purchase the activities, affirmations and time management bundle using the link below.  Activities, Affirmation and Time Management Bundle (thinkific.com) Connect with me on the following social media platforms. Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/motherwellness.ot Free Facebook group: The MotherWellness Collective | Facebook IG Business Page: https://www.instagram.com/motherwellness.ot/

I have a FREE facebook community The MotherWellness Collective. Join the community using this link. The MotherWellness Collective | Facebook The book I was referring to in this episode is You Matter- 7 Practices of Living a Life of Purpose by Melvin Miller with Federica Baldan. 7 types of activities to incorporate into your daily life. 1. Activities you enjoy 2. Activities that educate you/help you learn a skill 3. Activities which make you money 4. Activities which help you to build a community/relationships 5. Activities which help you to build your confidence 6. Activities where you care for yourself and/or others 7. Activities where you can be creative If you feel you require any support or information, feel free to contact me using the links below. *Facebook* https://www.facebook.com/motherwellness.ot *Instagram* https://www.instagram.com/motherwellness.ot/ Email: motherwellnessot@gmail.com

My 3 motherhood goals for this year are:  1. Spend quality time with each child each week.  2. Do an activity of the kids choosing every month.  3. Speak with words of love and treat my kids with kindness and respect.  If you feel you require any support or information, feel free to contact me using the links below. *Facebook* https://www.facebook.com/motherwellness.ot *Instagram* https://www.instagram.com/motherwellness.ot/  Email: motherwellnessot@gmail.com

In this episode, I talk about why it’s ok to ask for help as mamas.  Help means 1. make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources Synonyms include: assistance, aid or support.  Types of help for mamas include 1. Offering time 2. Financial support 3. Emotional support or being listened or having a conversation 4. Practical support eg helping to babysit or support with domestic tasks. If you feel you require any support or information, feel free to contact me using the links below.  Instagram: www.instagram.com/MotherWellness.OT Facebook: www.facebook.com/MotherWellness.OT Email: motherwellnessot@gmail.com

In this episode, I talk about the importance of sleep for mamas.Here are the 3 tip, I share in the episode to help your improve your sleep. 1. Examine your feelings and beliefs about your sleep. How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? Write down and track your sleep and emotions for a week or two weeks. Mindset is so important. 2. Think about any physical health, mental health, financial issues or personal issues etc... which could be affecting your sleep. 3.Do the physical work of getting the environment you want to sleep in. Think about how the room is, are you comfortable in the bed? How is the bedding? Consider the temperature and lighting in the room? Think about the practical things you can do to make the environment soothing and relaxing for sleep. If you feel you require any support, feel free to contact me using the links below.Instagram: www.instagram.com/MotherWellness.OT Facebook: www.facebook.com/MotherWellness.OT Email: motherwellnessot@gmail.com

On this episode, I talk about motherhood and identity. Identity is defined as the fact of being who or what a person or thing is.Identity is also defined by who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different from others:SynonymsIndividuality, personality or uniqueness. If you feel you require any support, feel free to contact me using the links below.Instagram: www.instagram.com/MotherWellness.OTFacebook: www.facebook.com/MotherWellness.OTEmail: motherwellnessot@gmail.com

Today (10th October 2021) is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community. (World Health Organization). If you feel you require any support, feel free to contact me using the links below.Instagram: www.instagram.com/MotherWellness.OTFacebook: www.facebook.com/MotherWellness.OTEmail: motherwellnessot@gmail.com

In this episode, I am talking about some possible signs or symptoms of maternal mental health and when you can seek support.  Instagram pages to follow for information or get support from in relation to maternal/perinatal mental health. @motherwellness.ot @psychedmommy  @happyasamother  @londonperinatalwellness  @motivationalmumsclub  @postpartuminternational  @ mmhalliance  @perinatalmhpartnership  The FREE 5 Steps to Wellness Challenge for Mamas starts on 4th to 8th October 2021. Register using the link below. https://mailchi.mp/0dd12ea6ebf1/5-steps-to-wellness-for-mamas  If you feel you require any support, feel free to contact me using the links below.  Instagram: www.instagram.com/MotherWellness.OT Facebook: www.facebook.com/MotherWellness.OT Email: motherwellnessot@gmail.com

The FREE 5 Steps to Wellness Challenge for Mamas starts on 4th to 8th October 2021. Register using the link below.https://mailchi.mp/0dd12ea6ebf1/5-steps-to-wellness-for-mamas 3 Ways to Stay Well as a Mama1. Have regular time/moments for self reflection2. Take a break or time off3. Ask for supportIf you feel you require any support, feel free to contact me using the links below.Instagram: www.instagram.com/MotherWellness.OTFacebook: www.facebook.com/MotherWellness.OT Email: motherwellnessot@gmail.com

In this episode, I share my story about my 2 childbirth experiences and maternal mental health. Conditions mentioned during the episode. Tokophobia is the fear of pregnancy/childbirth. Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a condition that causes pain in the pelvic joints. It affects up to one in five pregnant women and can continue after your baby is born. (Pelvic Partnership website) If you feel you require any support such as discussion on birth experiences or maternal mental health, either contact me using the links below or go the following websites for more information. Instagram: www.instagram.com/MotherWellness.OTFacebook: www.facebook.com/MotherWellness.OT Email: motherwellnessot@gmail.com Worldwide- Postpartum International www.postpartum.net UK resources: https://smalltimemum1.wordpress.com/2020/03/31/support-when-mums-need-it-most-perinatal-mental-health-support-during-covid-19-and-beyond/