Mamasoup
180 Kent Street West K9V 2Y6 Lindsay, ON, Canada

Stay at home moms know what Groundhog Day is really all about. It's hard AF, rinse and repeat. I was a #SAHM for a few years because daycare for 4 kids was out of the question. And let me tell you what a stay at home mom is NOT doing: Watching tv all day... Laying in bed or taking afternoon naps Yoga, meditation, reading or anything that requires quiet and concentration Shopping and lunching with friends What a stay at home mom IS doing: Repeating herself over and over Laundry, cleaning, dishes, cooking, appointments and generally keeping people alive. Calculating the best time to shower, get dressed and brush her teeth Doubting her ability to do this day in and day out Balancing tuning shit out for her mental health vs listening to her kids to make sure she isn't missing anything important Feeling guilty for not making $$ Nobody knows more about #groundhogday more than a stay at home mama. She knows what's up. See more

Who needs blush when you can go for a walk in -20 degrees Celsius? . Working from home isn’t easy. I’ve been doing it for the last 3 years and it takes a lot of self-discipline. . But doing it with homeschooling kids is ... . I’ve always found that daily exercise helps A LOT to break up my day, lift my mood and help me focus and I encourage my kids to as well. They’ve noticed a huge difference . I’m on the fence about working from home at this point. On one hand, I love the flexibility but on the other hand, I miss the people and routine. . What about you? Love it or hate it? . See more

"This term is typically used when a person labors but goes on to have an unwanted/unplanned repeat cesarean." . Did you have a CBAC?

My kid says this is obvious, but I don't think a lot of white adults agree. A wise person told me (just last night) that change will never come without feeling uncomfortable. So it's time for us to speak up when we hear or see things that we KNOW aren't right. Both as people of privilege and as care providers who have the lives of birthing women in our hands. I know you'll be scared to 'like' this post, even if you agree. Because you don't want to rock the boat on your feeli...ngs about yourself or what others think about you. I'm not always certain if I'm doing or saying all the right things, but I know that I'm working at it every day. But you need to rock the boat. And so do I. (VBAC is an acronym for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)

You don’t have to let being a mom make you feel like you’ve gotta keep everything bottled up inside. It’s not good for you, your kids or your relationships if you can’t talk openly about how hard this gig is at every stage, Mama. Join women from all over the world who understand what you’re feeling and remind you that you’re doing a great job... Go and download the Mamasoup app on iOS or Android right now! #appsformoms

I love this message when women are newly postpartum because it helps them accept their new body. But what about women who have ‘babies’ who are teenagers and they still have the same figure? I’ve had two c-sections and my last one was in 2004. I’ve got ongoing issues with that apron belly as I run and try to find clothes that fit properly. (They never really do)... Outside of surgery to remove the excess skin, all I have is the joy that my kids are happy and healthy, which I have! I hate talking about my body because it has NOTHING to do with me, as a person. And neither does yours Let’s make mom-bods normal so posts like these don’t have to even be a thing?

Three tips to make your breastfeeding journey easier. . Follow @mamasoup.ca for more professional-quality videos like this one about birth, postpartum and motherhood . Seriously though-... . Do you have any tips for new breastfeeding mamas? See more

Pregnancy and constipation go together like peanut butter and jam. . When you become pregnant, certain hormones cause the smooth muscles of your digestive system to r e l a x. . That means a harder time on the toilet... . I’ve got you covered with five ways to kick-start your bowels so you can have a shitty, Mama! . Let’s get you unplugged! See more

My kid should be away at university, but instead she’s home-schooling and using my car. Apparently all her friends are, too. #pandemicparenting