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Melissa, founder of Me and Mamahood is a Perinatal Mental Health Social Worker who empowers mothers to nurture their own well-being so they can thrive in motherhood.

01/03/2026

• R E F L E C T I O N T I M E •

Really think about it....

27/02/2026

• M I L L E N N I A L P A R E N T S •

We're doing it differently because we don't really have a choice.

Our communities and societies have changed, and we've had to evolve and adapt to parenting in this modern day world.

But we're feeling the push-pull of it all, and this is increasing stress and anxiety. It's also resulting in more experiences of postpartum depression in mothers AND fathers. This is not something to feel guilty or shameful about. It's a sign that our modern day social expectations of women, parents and families are confusing and challenging.

Positively, our generation is resilient and knowledgeable about mental health and there is less stigma and increased understanding surrounding mental health struggles in the perinatal period.

Which theme do you find the most challenging?

If you're feeling the weight of the pressures identified in this post, support is available from services such as:

And other Perinatal mental health practitioners

14/02/2026

• P A R E N T I N G I N A N E W W O R L D •

Millennial parents report higher levels of anxiety and stress.

Here are some of the contributing factors.

What are your thoughts?

19/01/2026

• 2 0 2 5 R E C A P •

Better late than neveeeeerrrr, am I right? 😅

What a big year 2025 was!

🏆 I won Best Perinatal Mental Health Service at the Global Health & Pharma (GHP) Mental Health Care Compassion Excellence Award - completely unexpected, still don't know who nominated me, but forever grateful 🥲

🎙️ The podcast episode I recorded with
was one of Johanna's most listened to episodes 🙌🏽

✈️ We took our first overseas trip as a family of 4 and no one got Bali belly yew!

👩‍❤️‍👨 Hubby and I ensured we prioritised quality couple time. Some weekends away and a glorious road trip down the coast and through the Blue Mountains

🌅 We enjoyed watching more sunrises and sunsets and went on a bunch of new adventures

🤰🏽🤱🏽 I had the honor of supporting many expecting and postpartum mothers with improving and nurturing their mental health and wellbeing

🤩 I was invited to present my poster on ADHD and motherhood at the Golf Coast Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Symposium 2025

🗓️ I attended as many school events as I could to show my eldest how proud we are of her school community involvement

🏠 We built our first investment property and secured tenants with ease

🎨 I designed my own tattoo. She's glorious! The tattoo artist brought her to life with such skill and talent. Oh and she still doesn't have a name, so feel free to make suggestions in the comments 👇🏽

🏞️ We spent more time in nature

💗 I attended more events on my own, made new connections and nurtured existing ones

💼 I quit my job in general adult mental health (public health) to begin my new job in a completely different health service. It's the job I've been manifesting for several years! I love doing the work that I'm passionate about and I appreciate the recognition of my specialist knowledge and skills 🙏🏽

So there ya go... I appreciate every one of you who have come alone on my journey 💗

21/11/2025

• A D H D M U M S •

Hey neurodivergent mamas 👋🏽

I see you.

Which ones resonate for you the most? Drop it in the comments 👇🏽

06/10/2025

• P L A Y L I S T •

Nothing like a good playlist for a little road trip 🎶

Excuse the lips being outta sync thanks to the sound to microphone delay 😅

Thanks for coming along for the drive 😘

04/10/2025

• A D H D A W A R E N E S S M O N T H •

I've had a lot of conversations with new mums who describe these kind of struggles. Each of these struggles showing up repeatedly; causing distress, guilt and a sense of failure.

"YOU ARE NOT FAILING".

It's common for neurodivergent females to experience destablisation and exacerbation of their symptoms in the postpartum period. Why? Because the extra demands, tasks and pressure placed on us, instantly increase once our tiny humans join us in our world.

"YOU ARE NOT FAILING".

You're just having to adjust to parenthood with a brain that works differently, and so, it's important to acknowledge this and then pivot. You might have to try several different strategies before you find what works for you and your family.

Motherhood can feel all consuming at times. Give yourself grace, patience and compassion.

If you feel like you need a little more support to figure out how to incorporate mumlife and neurodivergence, and navigate the challenges that come with it all, then I'm your gal 🙋‍♀️

DM me or send an email enquiry to hello@meandmamahood to get started 🤩

Looking forward to working with you 💞

22/09/2025

• M U M L I F E •

It's very common for me to hear the following:

• Nobody told me it was gonna be so hard

• I don't know why I'm struggling so much

• Am I doing it wrong?

• I wish I knew how hard being a mum really was

• Why didn't anyone tell me this?

• I feel like I'm failing

• Everything feels so hard

• Am I ever going to feel better about this?

• I'm such a bad mum

• Everything feels like suuuch an effort

• I feel terrible because....

• Does it ever get easier?

I hear these comments and questions every day from every day mums.

There's no manual or written procedure on "how to be a good mother"... there's just a sea of "here, educate yourself", unsolicited advice, varying opinions and different parenting styles.

The important part is ensuring that we have the right emotional, mental & practical supports in place to help us learn and grow alongside our children. If those supports aren't in place in early postpartum, then mothers are more at risk of experiencing parental burnout and/or maternal mental health struggles. With first-time mum's at higher risk as they adjust to parenting

Acknowledging that there are "good days and bad days" and putting that aside, the time to reach out and ask for support; is when you're finding it difficult to enjoy activities you used to enjoy, your mood is flat or low more often than not, you can become teary/irritated/worried quite easily and your finding it increasing difficult to manage your emotions throughout an average day.

Supports you may like to seek include:
• counselling or mental health support
• care options such as daycare or babysitting
• asking your partner to have the kids so you can have some ME time
• spending time with other mothers
• mothers group
• join an online community
• incorporate selfcare into each day
• talking to a trusted, non-judgemental friend or family member

Leave a 💛 in the comments if this resonates.

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07/09/2025

• G O O D O N E •

Happy Father's Day to our main man 😍 We love & appreciate you and everything you do xx

09/08/2025

• M A T R E S C E N C E •
It's time that our global societies begin disseminating knowledge about matrescence so this wisdom is incorporated into common knowledge. So mamas and parents are empowered through education and knowledge. So our societies can evolve and develop more flexibile and adaptable approaches to support parents but in particular; mothers.

So our new mothers are adequately supported as they navigate through the biggest life transition they will experience.

The process of becoming a mother is a developmental passage where a woman transitions through pre-conception, pregnancy and birth, surrogacy or adoption, to the postnatal period and beyond. Physical changes, hormonal changes, identity shifts, neurodevelopmental changes etc... The changes a woman will experience span across biological, psychological, social, political and spiritual domains of life, and can be likened to the developmental transition of adolescence. This is why the weight of motherhood on a new mother can feel enormous. Her capacity to adjust and grow through this transition is determined by multiple bio-psycho-social factors including but not limited to emotional and practical support, emotional intelligence, coping strategies, finances, her basic needs being met.

I spend time with clients sharing my knowledge of matrescence to help mamas gain a deeper understanding of their own experiences.

Have you heard the term matrescence before?

Please share this post to raise further awareness.

Photographers and Doula are tagged.

05/05/2025

• P R O G R E S S •

To the mamas who carry the invisible load... I see you, I hope you do too 💓

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Address

98 Murwillumbah Street
Murwillumbah, NSW
2484

Opening Hours

9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.meandmamahood.com/

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