The Night Feed: The Podcast for New Mums
Hello new Mama, join me as I keep you company during those night feeds, talking all things new motherhood. I'll be chatting to mamas from all walks of life - whether they're thriving or feel like they're just surviving to show no matter what you're going through, we're all in this together!
We chat, laugh...and sometimes cry whilst I discuss everything from birth and breastfeeding to life-changing hacks and embarrassing stories! Email thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com if you have stories, tips or would like to be interviewed - I'd love to hear from you!
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The Night Feed: The Podcast for New Mums
The Rise of Slow Motherhood and Being a "Good Mum" in a Broken System
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Welcome back to The Night Feed. In this episode I talk about slow motherhood, contact nap guilt, and being a "good mum" in a broken system.
I start by sharing a trend that’s gaining traction this year called slow motherhood. It’s the opposite of hyper-productive parenting culture and focuses on simpler days, fewer activities, less pressure to optimise childhood, and more time at home with your baby.
A listener writes in about contact naps and the guilt she feels for not always loving them. With so much pressure online to embrace contact napping, she wonders if preferring her baby to sleep independently sometimes means she’s doing something wrong. We talk about trusting your instincts and cutting through the noise of social media parenting advice.
We also talk about the invisible work of motherhood. A message from Mailee reflects on how relentless home life can feel when you’re caring for young children. The washing, cooking, cleaning and resetting the house can feel endless and unseen, especially compared with a partner’s work outside the home.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing motherhood “right,” this episode is a reminder to step back from the noise and trust yourself.
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