Mothers stories

Lorna’s...

The news was disappointing and I began to let go of being able to get pregnant, we had been trying for a year to no avail. I shed a few tears and decided to just not focus too much on it, perhaps it was a matter for the universe. It was a surprise when I discovered I was pregnant in January 2022.

We do not live in a society where it is feasible for every woman to take a prolonged maternity leave, stop working or even work flexibly to balance life with children. Read about why I made the decision to quit my corporate job and why I think being a 'super mom' is BS!

Becoming...

Having a baby in South Africa, how to find the perfect birth team, how much it costs and where to find postpartum support. Everything you should know before you begin your journey and take ownership of your birth experience.