I Asked My Mother

“You should eat more. You know you are eating for two”. Being pregnant means hearing all sorts of things from all kinds of people. Some of those things are simply myths, and others have a truth to them. As with everything else, always listen to the experts to make the best decision for yourself. 

What are some of the most ridiculous myths you’ve heard before or during your pregnancy? Drop us an email at [email protected]

Wanjiku asks her mother how she planned her family. She discovers certain truths about the role of men in family planning. And together with her mother, they talk about how much better it is now to access information about contraception methods. 

Can you relate? Please share with us at [email protected]

You don’t need to be rich to have a child. But you do need to be financially wise when you become a parent. 

In this two-part episode, Wanjiku and her mother explore money issues and navigate career ambitions during pregnancy. This time daughter and mother have some strong opinions about disclosing the money they have to their partners. 

Would you disclose your emergency money to your partner? Share with us on [email protected]

You don’t need to be rich to have a child. But you do need to be financially wise when you become a parent. 

In this two-part episode, Wanjiku and her mother explore money issues, as well as navigating career ambitions during pregnancy. This time daughter and mother have some strong opinions about disclosing the money they have to the partners. 

Would you disclose your emergency money to your partner? Share with us at [email protected].

In this episode, Wanjiku and her mother explore how friendships changed. And Eunice shares how she dealt with the friend that almost ruined her marriage? 

Have you walked away from a harmful friendship during your pregnancy? Please share with us at [email protected] 

In part 2, Wanjiku and her mum continue exploring different aspects of mental health during pregnancy.  This is purely anecdotal. Please report to your health provider if you suspect you are not well. 
 
 You are not alone. As many as 1 in 5 women have mental health problems during pregnancy or after birth (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2018). 

Some women feel more vulnerable or anxious during pregnancy. And often, people don't talk about these feelings. In this episode, Wanjiku and her mum talk through their journey. And Wanjiku learns how mental health care was provided for pregnant mothers 30 years ago. This is purely anecdotal. Please seek medical advice from your midwife, nurse, or another healthcare provider if you suspect you are not well. 
  
You are not alone.  As many as 1 in 5 women have mental health problems during pregnancy or after birth (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2018). 

Wanjiku and her mother compare how they each found out they were pregnant. How did they break the news to their partners, and how did the partners respond? How different are their experiences, 30 plus years apart?

We all have questions we wish to ask without being judged. In this podcast series, In this first series, Wanjiku has lots of questions about pregnancy. And who better to ask than her mother, who has done it five times? Enjoy!