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9 Motherhood myths

Motherhood is considered to be the best phase in any woman’s life. But along with all the good things and happiness galore, many myths of motherhood surround women’s lives which surely need to be cleared out at the earliest. Because breaking out of these myths would make the life much easier, happier and healthier for all the women. The major reason for these myths is the breaking of joint families into nuclear ones as now there are hardly any experienced elder nearby to help and guide the modern mothers.

Following are 9 myths of motherhood.

1. Pregnancy makes a woman to ‘glow’

Not exactly is the case. Pregnancy actually takes a toll on the body and makes it prone to several kinds of pains, aches and sickness. It’s very common to suffer from general tiredness, breathlessness, sore breasts, bad skin, heartburn and indigestion, morning sickness, groin joint pain, and back pain during pregnancy. A bad skin can never glow. During pregnancy, the body produces more oil and hence it is mistaken as glow which in reality is not the case. However, if you take care of your health properly you would reduce the chance of acquiring a bad skin. Pregnancy, especially if it is for the first time, fills a woman’s heart with happiness. The glow can be associated with it to a smaller extent.

2. Good mom would develop an instant bond with the newborn

This is always not true. You may or may not develop an instant bond. So, in case you don’t bond, avoid feeling guilty or confused. It is absolutely natural. After all, any new relationship takes time to bond. Hence be prepared for the same. There is no need to panic or to feel sad as eventually a bond would develop between the mother and the newborn.

3. Within weeks the newborn baby would learn to sleep during the night

No, it’s not always the case. Most of the time, it takes years for babies to consistently sleep at night. Bottle fed babies sleep for longer time as compared to the breast-fed ones because breast milk gets digested more easily and quickly which makes the baby to wake up. So be prepared for it.

4. You’ll feel love for your kids all the time

Yes, every mother loves their kids to no end and does whatever she can for the wellbeing and happiness of her children but this is a fact too that there are bound to be such moments and situations when she would not have that lovey-dovey happy feeling. Constant sleepless nights and new commitments would make life a little tough. The things are tougher if you are a working mother. At times you would find it really difficult to manage everything. If the child is too adamant and naughty, you are bound to get irritated, angry and frustrated. It is also a tough task to handle kids who are in their teens. So don’t be remorseful of your feelings.

5. It is easy to lose your baby-weight

In the initial days you would be too much engrossed with all the care-taking of your child and would be least bothered about the shape and weight of your body. And that’s the beauty of motherhood where all your attention and concentration is on the wellbeing of your child. So, next time when you see those celebrity mommies with super-skinny and sexy bodies, don’t compare yourself with them and be sad. The fact is they have the access to all the expensive physical trainers, equipments and diets. Moreover, their children are under the care of full time nannies.

6. A good mom balances it all

This myth has made the lives of mothers tougher. It is absolutely not possible to equally manage your home, kitchen, job and of course your children simultaneously that too with precision. Striking a balance is almost nearly impossible. Accept the fact that you can’t be perfect in just everything. It is better to know your limitations and to act accordingly. Understand your preferences and then proceed. Discuss with your partner and don’t shy away from taking his help.

7. Kids would love to have their mothers around all the time

Kids love it when you take out time for them from your busy schedule, but not always. Even they need their own space. Don’t direct them all the time as they themselves would want to decide what games they should play and etc. Know that they enjoy their freedom to make up their own imaginative games. Do not rob their learning opportunities by sticking around them all the time.

8. Motherhood is fully satisfying

This is one of the most common myths but the fact is that it varies from person to person. After a while you might get bored of your daily schedules and thus there would be an urge to do something more in your life. If you don’t feel fully satisfied out of your motherhood, don’t feel guilty. Rather start doing what you love and want to do.

9. It would not be difficult to maintain friendships

Once you become a mother, your priority changes. But, not all your friends would understand it, nor you would have the time or interest to bother about it. Your true friends would be there for you and in your journey you would make friends with many new people especially who are mothers and to be mothers.

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