#youarenotabadmother if you could not or decided not to breastfeed your baby. The bond with your baby is built every day in many ways. Breastfeeding difficulties require expert support that is respectful of mothers´ rights. Mothers don´t need pressure, they need to be understood – let´s care for mothers. Breastfeeding should something to enjoy. However,…
#youarenotabadmother if you suffered the loss of your baby. There are multiple reasons for perinatal loss: it is not your fault. Perinatal loss and grief are often minimized or hidden. Families that experience loss have the right to express their grief and be respected – let´s care for mothers. The loss of a pregnancy or…
#youarenotabadmother if parenting makes you feel exhausted or discouraged. Our modern social networks do not understand the needs of these first years. Maternity support should be a public health policy. We need true respect for childhood and an economic investment for its support – let´s care for mothers. Many recent mothers feel that “they do…
#youarenotabadmother if you have OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma or grief. You have the right to receive assistance. Mothers with psychological distress or mental health issues usually feel guilty or ashamed about reaching out for the professional help they require. Let´s offer to help – let´s care for mothers. One out of five mothers may suffer…
#youarenotabadmother if you did not enjoy your pregnancy or your birth. You have your whole life ahead of you to enjoy your child. The changes that occur in the body and brain during pregnancy, as well as health concerns or social stress, may cause many women distress – more so if circumstances are adverse or…
#youarenotabadmother if you need help after you give birth. Motherhood requires social support. The postpartum period in the human species is designed to happen within a maternal social network. Support from other mothers helps make the experience a better one and prevents psychological distress. Let´s create those networks – let´s care for mothers. If…
