Consider this: motherhood is perhaps the most difficult, exhausting, demanding job in the world. Yet for all that, it is a job that is too often taken for granted. Mothers Day is an opportunity for all of us to show our gratitude and appreciation for the woman who brought us into [...]

 
The transition to motherhood is a profound step in a woman’s life. Becoming a mother is a life-changing experience and motherhood is a lifelong role. Although motherhood is universal in many aspects, the transition into it is very individualized. Our past childhood relationships with our mothers, our fathers and the overall connection we experienced in [...]

The Politics of Single Motherhood It is well-known that single mothers may suffer from increased economic hardship after divorce.  Living on one income and paying for child-care and extra household help, contribute to the overall decrease in the standard of living for single mothers in the US.  What many people fail to understand is that [...]

Many first-time mothers are baffled when they find their new life with baby doesn’t match up to the myths of motherhood. We are led to believe that having a baby should be a glorious, magical time. We are taught not only that we will but that we must bond immediately with our babies. We believe [...]

We usually say that the essence of womanhood is in being a mother. Every woman nurses a secret desire to become a mother one day. However, many compulsions force us to avoid pregnancy at times. Celebrity status, family compulsions, personal commitments are some of these reasons due to which we delay a pregnancy. Some times, [...]

Those Hollywood stars—those Catherine zeta Joneses and Madonnas and Cindy Crawfords—-they never cease to astonish me with their fabulous bodies and ravishing good looks even after childbirth. While motherhood brings immense joy and happiness for any woman, the physical changes following pregnancy and child birth are not welcome at all. Yet, the common women of [...]

Late pregnancy is quite common nowadays. Perhaps you too have looked up this page because you are pregnant and have already crossed that right age. You are not alone. Be well informed on all aspects. Equip yourself to take up late motherhood in a dignified and mature way.
Late Pregnancy On The Rise Why?
Biologically, [...]

There is nothing in the world that can replace one’s own family. Each and every woman dreams of experiencing motherhood.
Children demand a lot of attention, care and love. A little one should be raised in loving surroundings; in a loving home, where values of mutual love, morality and trust are above all.
Every parent has their [...]

“We know that birth takes a woman from one place in her life to another. The birth of a child certainly does change her viewpoint of herself and I believe her viewpoint of the world.” - Sameerah Shareef
You made it through your wedding and that honeymoon in the Bahamas. But just when you thought [...]

IN THE MIRROR
As I look kindly upon this complex visage
I reflect.
I see the joy,
The grace
And the mystery that is motherhood.
Behold a face that has felt every feeling
And lived so many emotions!
I survey the lines,
Notice the imperfections
And ponder the passage of time.
My eyes are filled with wonder.
They have gazed upon you as you slept,
Watch you grow
And [...]