Online support communities are today the go-to resource center having replaced traditional motherhood advice sessions.
There are numerous social media groups that seek to feature the motherhood journey. In case you are trying to conceive, there is a group dedicated to your issue. Once you conceive, you will not be left hanging as you will graduate to a pregnant moms group.
Next, you can join a group on post-partum group depression, breastfeeding, nutrition, or one addressing the stage of your motherhood journey.
Tech companies have capitalized on the app store is deluged with apps that can help moms manage a busy life.
One of the most interesting things about online support communities is that advice is given by strangers. Our African mothers and aunties have been somewhat demoted in this area. Experts and strangers have become an important resource.
The motherhood journey is challenging and a mother can use all the help she can get. Valuable help to be specific.
All advice is not good advice and that is why mothers need to be careful not to take advice just because it came from a group in which they are a member.
That said, there are several awesome online support communities that new moms can take advantage of.
The 4 online support communities:
Postpartum International
Postpartum International (PSI) offers postpartum support to mums for free.
The organization works with coordinators to offer support and resources to moms and their families. This includes the provision of resources for area providers who take care of women going through postpartum depression.
PSI operates in many parts of the world including Africa, South America, UK, Germany, China, Australia, UAE, and Asia.
If you are in Kenya, you can get in touch with Hanneke Beaulieu via +254 (0) 733 654 612. Alternatively, you can visit their offices at the NEST Village.
You can also visit their website or Facebook page to learn more.
Mumsvillage
MumsVillage is an awesome online platform that offers expert advice, resources, and support for pregnant women and parents in Kenya.
Support and advice are offered by doctors, nutritionists, and fitness experts. This platform also allows parents to express themselves by sharing their experiences.
You can connect with them on their website, Facebook, Twitter. You can as well benefit a great deal from their YouTube page.
Fit Kenyan Girl
It is the dream of every new mom to bounce back to the pre-baby body but sadly, many of them struggle to achieve this.
Jane Mukami is an award-winning fitness trainer who offers fitness and nutrition advice and resources to women hoping to achieve their fitness goals.
One of the areas that she Jane has taken a keen interest on is post-pregnancy baby weight loss.
You can visit her website for fitness articles and nutrition tips.
Getrude Mungai
Getrude refers to herself as a ‘lifestyle designer on sex and relationships’.
New dynamics emerge after a child is born into a family and Getrude offers valuable advice on how the relationship and sex can be fixed.
She will also take you through steps to fix sex life post birth and how to do Kegel exercises.
Basically, Getrude will help you get your bedroom groove back.
To learn more, visit her website.
In addition, the Love Matters Africa website can provide important insights and tips on post-birth sex.
Do you know of any awesome online support communities for new mums? Talk to us in the comments section.
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