I thought I had it all figured out. I had read the books, taken the prenatal classes, and even practised swaddling a teddy bear (which, in hindsight, was far more compliant than an actual newborn). I was ready. Or so I thought. Then the baby came. And suddenly, the world I knew—the routines, the sense of self, the ease of a full night’s sleep—vanished. I was thrown into the deep end of motherhood, expected to swim despite never having learned how. And I was not alone.
Loneliness in the first year of motherhood is real. Studies show that over 50% of new mothers report feeling lonely, despite being surrounded by people. Why? Because we are mourning the loss of our old selves while simultaneously learning an entirely new skill—how to be a mother. There is no other role in the world where we expect to be experts from day one. And yet, we impose that expectation on ourselves, and so do others.
So, what if we prepared differently? What if, in addition to planning the nursery decor and finding the perfect pram, we focused on preparing for motherhood by building a wellbeing toolkit—a set of skills and habits designed to help us feel grounded, connected, and confident as we step into this new chapter?
At Minimondo, we believe that the journey to motherhood isn’t about having all the answers but about equipping yourself with the right tools to navigate the unknown. We take a holistic approach to wellbeing, focusing on mind, body, and soul—because all three are interconnected and essential for a mother’s resilience and happiness. We also recognise that both intrinsic and extrinsic wellbeing play a role in how we transition into motherhood.
Intrinsic wellbeing is about how we feel internally—our mindset, emotional resilience, and ability to self-reflect and adapt.
Extrinsic wellbeing is about the environment around us—our support systems, physical space, and the way external factors influence our state of mind.
By nurturing both, we can create a strong foundation for the challenges and joys ahead.
Knowledge Is Power. Francis Bacon
Here’s how you can get started:
Mind: Breaking up with the ‘Shoulds’
Think about the invisible expectations shaping your experience. Have you ever caught yourself saying:
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