In Shape Mummy

"Have you eaten today?" It's a question new mums almost never get asked.

In Shape Mummy founder, Lisa, opened up to Kidspot about the physical and mental toll of new motherhood - the exhaustion, the guilt, the way your own needs slip to the bottom of the list while you're keeping a tiny human alive.

It's the story behind why In Shape Mummy exists. Full read via the link 💛

'A physical and mental wreck': New mum details silent, emotional toll I remember that first night in the hospital after my first baby was born.

Have you ever felt like you became a different person after having a baby? ❤️

Not just because of the sleepless nights or the new routine - but something deeper. Like the way you think, feel and see the world actually shifted.

You're not imagining it.

Science actually has a name for what happens to a mother's brain during pregnancy and early motherhood. It's called matrescence - and researchers have found that your brain physically changes during this time.

MRI studies have shown measurable changes in areas of the brain involved in memory, emotions and social connection. One explanation is that your brain is becoming more specialised for motherhood - strengthening the connections that help you bond with, care for and protect your baby, while trimming away connections that are less important right now.

It's a little like pruning a tree. Your brain isn't getting worse. It's getting more focused on what matters most.

So yes - you might forget where you left your phone. You might walk into a room and completely forget why. You might struggle to find the right words mid-sentence.

But you'll somehow wake up moments before your baby cries. You'll read your baby's face before they make a sound. You'll know instinctively what they need.

That's not baby brain. That's your brain doing something extraordinary.

Your brain isn't broken. It's been beautifully rewired for motherhood and love.✨

One day...

These night feeds...

These contact naps...

These tiny cuddles...

These little hands reaching for you...

will all become memories.

You don't have to love every moment.

But one day...

you'll wish you could have just one more. ❤️

Save this for a day when motherhood feels especially hard. 🤍

"I went from size 16 to size 10/12 clothes, and I’ve never felt happier!⁠
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⁠As a mum of a 2.5-year-old and an 18-month-old, life has been busy. ⁠⁠
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When my kids were both smaller, I often felt stuck, but the In Shape Mummy Health Shakes really helped me take action and get on track.⁠⁠
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With these shakes and some light-to-medium exercise, I managed to shed the weight. Some days were hard, and staying motivated wasn’t easy, but I kept reminding myself who I was doing it for - my kids and my future self.⁠⁠
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Thank you so much, In Shape Mummy, for helping me gain my confidence back!" - Rachel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hey, Mama - I know your whole world has been flipped upside down by this journey. 💛

At times, it can feel like you’ve given up so much…

Your freedom to be spontaneous.
Your body - as you knew it.
Friends you thought would stick around… but drifted away.
Personal space.
Your sense of self… or at least the ‘you’ you used to know.
Sleep (don’t get me started! 😴)

It can be hard to come to terms with and accept these big adjustments - I see you, I feel you. You are certainly not alone.

But, for all you feel you may have lost (and those feelings are SO valid, Mama)… you have found so much more through motherhood.

♥ You’ve discovered a love like no other with your tiny best friend.

♥ Friends who love you unconditionally - and in EVERY season.

♥ Purpose, drive and inspiration to do your best for your baby and your family.

♥ Gratitude for your body, like never before!

♥ The ability to see the world through your baby’s eyes - everything is magical, and brand new.

♥ And of course, a new appreciation for your own mother.

Oh - and Mama - I know it can feel like even YOU have changed so much (and in many ways you have) - but I promise, you are still you. You are still the beautiful, kind, caring, fun-loving and brilliant soul you have always been, and you always will be.

Tag a fellow Mum and let her know you see her, love her and appreciate her 👇