Woman Crush Wednesday – Amy Klein
Amy Klein is our wcw today Amy Klein is an amazing female writer , columnist and Infertility advocate. Her book on fertility , The Trying Game, is quite expository” . Amy Klein writes frequently about health and fertility for publications such as Newsweek, Slate, The…
New Year, New Chapter. Great News for Older Moms!
First of all, I wish you a Happy New Year. It is with great pleasure that I announce the launch of the Nigeria Chapter of Motherhoodlater…than Sooner. Yes o, we are now the Nigerian Chapter of Motherhood Later…than Sooner; an international organization for women who…
Pregnancy after 35: What to expect when you are expecting a baby
Having a baby after 35 is a common practice nowadays. Understanding the issues older mothers might face helps you better prepare and have a healthy pregnancy. Many women are delaying pregnancy well into their 30s and beyond — and delivering healthy babies at old age….
Being an Older Mom; the amazing love story of momat4ty
I had my first born at 17 It was a natural birth, painful though with long labour (33hours to be précise). But I was strong, energetic and a week after, I was taking my GCE exams and a month after, I was back in shape…
Inspiring Tales From An Older Mom
When the convener of the momat4ty initiative reached out to me to share my story, I had my reservations at first, I thought to myself, is being a mum over forty a “thing” or what is the hullabaloo about becoming a mum at an older…
Are you sure you are not suffering from depression?
Pix Credit: https://www.hmhb-hawaii.org/information/postpartum-depression-ppd/ When Ella got pregnant after eight years of fertility treatment, she felt she would burst from the sheer joy of having a little human –her own child- grown within her. She was having her first child at 42, but she was…
10 things you need to know while searching for good Schools
Finding a school for your Child can be as tasking as finding an apartment, even more tasking. Parents who don’t want to gamble with their childrens future must investigate prospective schools in order to ensure the school they pick is the right one. We…
Celebrities in the “Older Moms Club”
There are quite a number of reasons why women give birth at an older age, the average being 23 to 35. Some do so for natural reasons which are beyond their control. Others choose to do so on account of something they consider as being…
5 Things to do with your Children this Holiday
Get them busy while you work so they don’t feel bored Children love holidays no doubt. However, it can be overwhelming for them as they have become accustomed to going to school daily and will feel anxiety doing nothing. As parents, especially working parents, we…
Pregnancy Risks
Pregnancy over 35 comes with ‘more risk’. However, as long as you are in good health, then pregnancy should be straightforward. If any problems do occur, these will be monitored carefully by your obstetric team keeping you and your baby safe. You are also likely…
Is time ever really enough? Learn some time management tips for mothers.
There is a saying that says “time waits for no one” I believe this saying is directed a lot to mothers. We blink and the day is over. From managing the home and children, to our job or business. Time is something we never get…
Gestational diabetes and older moms. How to be the best during your pregnancy.
Women experience different issues; diabetes is one of them. However, a certain type of diabetes occurs during pregnancy and is referred to as Gestational Diabetes. This typically occurs during gestation and is a form of high blood sugar that affects only pregnant women. According to…
Dear Mother, are you overwhelmed? Delegate the chores now!
Do you feel the need to always be involved in your child/children’s lives? Do you find yourself constantly worrying about them? Do you get busy with house chores and work or business? Are you doing this all alone? A lot of this is genuine love….
How to balance being a career mom while enjoying motherhood?
Motherhood is love in the purest form. It is exciting yet stressful, it is beautiful yet ugly sometimes. It can be crazy, calm, and fun all at the same time. Every stage of a child comes with different challenges. As a newborn, mothers complain of…
Having a preterm baby isn’t as bad as you think it is
Every year, an estimated 15 million babies are born preterm (before 37 completed weeks of gestation), and this number is rising. (www.who.int) A study has confirmed that women over 40 have the highest risk of preterm births. About 7.8 per cent of pregnant women above…
The African Story – Spanking a child and it’s long term effect
In Africa, it is said that the community grooms your child with you. This has to an extent given strangers an entitlement mentality and they want to teach you how to train your child especially your toddler. They tell you things like: ‘Beat am well-well…
There’s nothing Down about Down syndrome
There is nothing Down about Down Syndrome. You cannot change a down syndrome child, but that child will change you forever! Being a parent of special needs child comes with different challenges. These children require so much attention with extra love and care. How and…
The love story: from conception to birth, the pain and joy
Hello there, This blog will be a bit different. While we look forward to a sweet story of a strong woman, I would like to say a few things about the love of a mother. I call it the greatest love of all because that…
Let’s take a deep dive into the cause of Depression
Depression! Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities. Studies have shown that women are more likely than men to experience symptoms of depression. The depression in women…
Celebrating healthier Older Moms and babies is what Momat4ty is all about
Happy Mother’s Day. We are celebrating all through the month of March. Women are beautiful, powerful, limitless and we deserve to be celebrated all day, every day. At Momat4ty we are celebrating #mothersday with #IWD by choosing to challenge things that specifically affect older moms….
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