Alanis Morisette recently opened up about postpartum and not being prepared for the birth of her 10-month-old son, Ever Imre, with husband Souleye. The singer, who wrote a blog for iVillage.com, said she worried about labor and delivery instead of mentally preparing to become a mother. According to UsMagazine.com, Morisette said she felt like there was no handbook to guide her in raising her son and being a first time mother.
How do you prepare yourself for motherhood?
Cupid’s Advice:
1. Talk to the experts: Go beyond getting a pediatrician’s advice or reading those expensive baby books, and talk to actual mothers. Don’t know any? Try becoming a member of mommy forums online and/or play groups.
2. Talk to your baby: Talking to your baby while they are still in the womb helps build a bond. Once the baby arrives, you will feel more intuned with your child and your role as a mom.
3. Come to terms with not being prepared: We could write a thousand steps on preparing for motherhood, but the truth is that motherhood is taught through experiences. Â Making mistakes makes you human, and teaching your child how to not make the same mistakes you do, makes you a mother.
If you think you may have postpartum or need someone to talk to, don’t be embarrassed, talk to your doctor.
How did you “prepare” for motherhood? Â Share your experiences below.
