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…
Create beautiful kites with your kids with these step by step details
Kite is a fun game for both adults and children and creating it can make such a delightful bonding time with you and your family so why note take out sometime and go creating. Materials needed: Newspaper Glue Ribbon 2 straight sticks (2-3ft long)…
Rice water as hair conditioner: benefits, how to make it and how to use it
Some months back, my sister, Koko, in the US, told me about rice hair therapy as in the use of rice water to groom and grow hair. It seems strange but she said it worked for her so I gave it a try, using it…
Debunking the Myth that women over 35 can’t have a healthy baby
While growing up, our body releases the healthier eggs first which must have gone down as periods. So down the line, the eggs that we have left have a higher chance of having abnormal chromosomes, which can lead to birth defects, such as Down syndrome….
Mom guilt: why beat yourself over common grounds when you can improve on it
Mom guilt comes in various forms but there are some common traits that we all experience especially as older moms: The feeling that we might look too old at their PTAs can keep some of us away from those special moments when our kids want…
Older moms you have the self-love, give yourself more self-care.
Love is so selfless, effortless, and sweet! Yes, sweet because it always feels so good. Love is genuine. It is believed that older women already have the characteristics that ultimately define self-love. Such as Self-esteem, self-care, self-acceptance, self-awareness, self-empowerment, self-respect, self-compassion, self-expression, and self-worth. Self-love…
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…
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