If you’ve ever had a thought about your baby that scared you… and then immediately felt ashamed for thinking it, this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, we’re talking about intrusive thoughts after having a baby. The scary ones that no one really prepares you for.In this episode, I share:- What intrusive thoughts in postpartum actually feel like- Why so many new mums experience them (even if no one says it out loud)- What helped me get over all these thoughts00:00 - Intro 01:18 - intrusive thoughts in this context 01:47 - What happens to your brain02:25 - My own experience 04:52 - things I wish I knew then05:03 - First things first 06:14 - Protection mode 07:55 - Actively scanning for danger 09:39 - What actually helped (talking to Chris)11:30 - Pray about it12:35 - Remember this and speak it16:50 - Last but not the least18:15 - in conclusion… ish18:45 - outroMotherhood is beautiful but it can also be mentally overwhelming especially in the first few months. If you’ve experienced postpartum anxiety, scary thoughts, racing “what if” scenarios, or moments that made you question yourself… you are not alone and this is a safe space.✨ Subscribe to For Us Mums for real, honest conversations about:- Postpartum mental health- Marriage after baby- Identity shifts in motherhood- The things no one warns you aboutAnd so much more. If this video helped you, leave a comment and make sure to share it with another mum who might need to hear this.

No one really talks about how much your relationship can change after a baby.After becoming parents, we were tired. Adjusting. Learning new roles. And somewhere in the middle of feeds, nappies and survival mode, emotional intimacy started to feel mmm… different.Not completely gone but definitely different.In this video, I’m sharing what changed in our marriage after we had out baby, the emotional distance that can happen without you even noticing, and how we’re intentionally rebuilding connection in this new season of life and how you can too. If you’ve ever felt like you and your partner are more co-parents than partners lately, you’re not alone and I truly hope this video helps. Make sure to like and comment so the algorithm knows you want to see more content like this. 00:00 - intro 01:18 - Video intro 02:54 - First point04:07 - Second point05:30 - Third point07:45 - Fourth point 09:30 - Fifth point 10:07 - Sixth point11:13 - OutroLove you & see you next Tuesday! - Belema.

After giving birth, many mums are left wondering what’s actually normal and what isn’t.Why do I feel strange after having a baby?Is this normal after giving birth?How long does postpartum last, and when does postpartum get better?In this episode of the For Us, Mums podcast, I talk about postpartum symptoms that aren’t always discussed openly, the physical and emotional changes that can show up after birth, and why so many women feel caught off guard during this phase.This conversation is for you if: • You don’t feel like yourself after having a baby • You’re experiencing postpartum symptoms you weren’t prepared for • You’re asking when postpartum gets easier or how long it’s supposed to last • You just want reassurance that you’re not alone in how you’re feelingVideo Timelines 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - First thing 02:53 - Second thing04:18 - Third thing05:35 - Fourth thing 06:10 - Fifth thing 07:29 - Sixth thing 11:23 - Seventh thing13:36 - Outro Let's catch up on Instagram instagram.com/forusmums Podcast upload days: Tuesdays by 6:30pm (WAT)Official email: [email protected] for watching, until next Tuesday please be gentle with yourself. Much love, Belema Ezengwa.

Motherhood isn’t what I expected and I know I’m not the only one.

In this pilot episode of For Us Mums, I’m introducing you to the podcast and how we’ll be having honest, unfiltered conversations about becoming a mother, the emotional shift no one prepares you for, and the parts of motherhood that don’t always make it to social media and so much more!

Whether you’re pregnant, a new mum, or still considering motherhood, this episode is a safe space to feel seen, heard, and understood.In this episode, we talk about future podcast topics like:* The emotional reality of becoming a mum* The identity shift after childbirth* Why it’s okay if you don’t “love every moment”* The quiet thoughts many mums have but rarely say out loud* Creating space for honesty in motherhoodThis podcast is for the mums who are figuring it out in real time.The ones who love their children deeply but still miss parts of themselves.The ones who want truth, not pressure.If you’re a mum or mum to be looking for real conversations about motherhood, postpartum life, pregnancy emotions, and mental health, you’re in the right place.Video timelines0:00 – Welcome to For Us Mums0:34 – What For Us Mums Is Really About1:19 – Who I Am and Why I’m Here2:52 – Why I Started This Podcast5:27 – Why It’s Called “For Us Mums”5:56 – What We’ll Talk About on This Podcast6:54 – Dear New Mum7:55 – When New Episodes Drop8:18 – Closing Thoughts