The Mom Club

07/03/2026

27/02/2026

Everyone is lying about the first trimester.

It’s not glowing.�It’s surviving.

• Nausea all day�• Food aversions�• Rage�• Fear�• Crushing exhaustion
And you’re expected to carry on normally.

Meanwhile your body is:�• Building a placenta�• Growing a human brain�• Rewriting your hormone system
Of course you’re wrecked.

You don’t need to be productive.�You need support.

That’s why 1st Trimester includes:�• Folate�• B6�• Ginger�• Iron�• Iodine
For baby AND for you.

If you’re just getting through the day —�that counts.�Save this 🤍

26/02/2026

It’s not that you don’t love your partner.
It’s biology.

After birth:�• Oestrogen drops�• Prolactin rises�• Testosterone lowers�• Cortisol increases�• You’re exhausted
Desire does not thrive in depletion.

Add:�• Touched out�• No alone time�• Mental load overload
And suddenly intimacy feels like another task.

Pressure kills libido.�Support restores it.

Hormone balance, energy stability, and nervous system regulation matter.
This is why we created Libido Boost -�not for “spice”…�for stability.

You are not broken.�You are tired.�Save this for when you question yourself.

25/02/2026

If you’re exhausted in early pregnancy — read this.
This isn’t “normal tired.”
In the first trimester:
• Progesterone rises rapidly (it has a sedative effect).
• Your body is building the placenta from scratch.
• Blood volume starts increasing.
• Your heart is already working harder.
• hCG peaks around weeks 8–10.
• Nausea + low appetite = less fuel in.
• Your sleep quality often drops.
You are doing intense biological work even if you’re lying on the sofa.
That bone-deep fatigue? It makes sense.
This is exactly why we created our 1st Trimester supplement with active folate, ginger root and energy-supporting nutrients designed to support you as well as baby.
Healthy mum. Healthy baby.
If you’re in weeks 6–12 and shattered, comment 💛
Save this for the days you feel guilty for resting.

24/02/2026

Rest is not the same as recovery.
Closing your eyes for 40 minutes�doesn’t undo:�• Hormone crashes�• Nutrient depletion�• Blood loss�• Chronic stress
�After birth your body is:�• Rebuilding iron stores�• Rebalancing oestrogen + progesterone�• Regulating cortisol�• Recovering from inflammation�• Producing milk (if breastfeeding)
That’s metabolic work.
�You can nap twice a day…�and still feel:�• Wired but exhausted�• Snappy�• Anxious�• Foggy�• Flat
Because sleep alone doesn’t fix depletion.

Real recovery looks like:
✔️ Stable blood sugar (eat within 60 mins of waking)�✔️ Iron + B vitamins (energy metabolism)�✔️ Iodine + selenium (thyroid support)�✔️ Daylight in your eyes every morning (circadian reset)�✔️ Gentle strength work (when ready)
Recovery is biological. Not lazy.
�If you still don’t feel like yourself…�it’s not because you’re “bad at coping.”
It’s because your body is rebuilding from the inside out.
That’s why we created 4th Trimester 🤍�Support mum, not just baby.

✨ Rest helps.�✨ Nutrients matter.�✨ Recovery takes time.
Save this for the days you feel broken.

23/02/2026

You’re not dramatic.
It’s week 8.
hCG is high.
Progesterone is rising.
Your body is building the placenta from scratch.
Of course you’re exhausted.
Of course you feel sick.
Of course you don’t feel like yourself.
This is peak first trimester.
That’s exactly why we created our 1st Trimester supplement — with active folate, ginger root and energy-supporting nutrients designed to support you as well as baby.
Healthy mum. Healthy baby.
If you’re in weeks 6–10, comment 💛
Save this for the hard days.

22/02/2026

You’ve been told you have a low-lying placenta/Placenta Praevia
Take a breath.
Around 5–10% of women hear this at their 20-week scan — and most resolve on their own as the uterus grows and the placenta moves up.
You’ll usually have a follow-up scan around 32 weeks to check.
It sounds scary.
But in most cases, it’s temporary.
If you experience any bleeding after 20 weeks, always contact your midwife or maternity unit.
Save this for your next scan 🤍
Comment if you were told this and it later moved — reassurance helps other mums.

21/02/2026

Boy names feel deceptively simple…
until you actually have to choose one.
Strong but not harsh.
Cool but not try-hard.
Timeless but not dated.
Different but not “he’ll have to spell it forever.”
And somehow it has to suit a squishy newborn
AND a 35-year-old man with a mortgage.
No pressure 😅
Some people love the solid classics.
Some want soft, modern energy.
Some want short and punchy.
Some want something that sounds good shouted across a football pitch.
There’s no perfect name.
Just the one that feels right when you say it out loud.
👇 So tell me…
If you have a son — what’s his name?
If you’re expecting a boy — what’s on your shortlist?
And if you’re not pregnant but secretly collecting names anyway… drop your favourite.
Let’s build the ultimate boy name list in the comments 💙
Save this for later.
Tag someone currently arguing with their partner over baby names.

20/02/2026

Naming a girl feels… big.
You’re not just picking something cute for a baby.
You’re choosing the name she’ll write on school books.
Introduce herself with on first dates.
Sign on job applications.
Maybe even shout at her own children one day.
No pressure then 😅
Some of us love timeless classics.
Some want something soft and romantic.
Some want strong. Short. Cool-girl energy.
Some want a name that sounds good whispered at 3am and shouted across a park.
Whatever your vibe — there’s no “right” choice.
Just the one that feels like her.
👇 Now I want to know…
If you have a daughter, what’s her name?
If you’re pregnant with a girl, what’s on your shortlist?
And if you’re saving names for “one day” — drop your favourite.
Let’s build the ultimate girl name list in the comments 💕
Save this post for later.
Tag someone who’s currently deep in baby name debates.

18/02/2026

You can prepare the nursery.
You can pack the hospital bag.
You can meal prep for weeks.
But if you don’t prepare your relationship for postpartum… that’s the bit that can wobble.
Postpartum isn’t just about a baby being born.
It’s about a mother being reborn.
A partner becoming a parent.
And two tired humans trying to find each other in the dark at 3am.
Here’s what actually helps 👇
✨ Talk about expectations now.
Who does nights? Who cooks? What happens when one of you is overwhelmed? Unspoken expectations turn into resentment.
✨ Lower the bar.
Not for love. For life.
The house will be messy. You’ll both be tired. This is survival mode, not performance season.
✨ Understand the hormones.
Oestrogen drops. Prolactin rises. Sleep disappears. Libido might vanish. This isn’t rejection. It’s biology.
✨ Plan connection that isn’t s*x.
A hug in the kitchen. Ten minutes on the sofa. A “we’re on the same team” moment. Intimacy starts there.
✨ Protect each other from burnout.
Swap shifts. Leave the house alone. Tag in, tag out. Rested parents argue less.
And most importantly
Postpartum is a phase.

Not a verdict on your relationship.

If you’re in it right now and it feels hard you are adjusting to the biggest transition of your lives.
Save this for later.
Share it with your partner.
Comment 🤍 if you’re navigating postpartum together.

17/02/2026

S*x after baby?
Let’s talk about it.
Because no one prepares you for this part.
You’re cleared at six weeks…
but that doesn’t mean you’re ready at six weeks.
Your oestrogen drops.
Prolactin rises (especially if breastfeeding).
Libido can disappear.
Vaginal dryness is common.
Your body might not feel like yours yet.
And exhaustion is the biggest mood killer on earth.
None of that means your relationship is broken.
It means you had a baby.
Intimacy after birth is less about “bouncing back”
and more about rebuilding safety, connection and desire.
What actually helps:
• Go slower than you think
• Use lubricant (always)
• Start with touch, not pressure
• Talk about fears instead of avoiding them
• Strengthen your pelvic floor (yes it matters)
• Drop the timeline comparison kills connection
Desire doesn’t respond to pressure.
It responds to feeling safe, supported and rested.
If this season feels awkward, distant or confusing you are not alone.
Comment “NORMAL” if this needs to be talked about more.
Save this for later.
Share with a partner who needs to read it gently 🤍

16/02/2026

Why is it that when dads are ill the house goes quiet…
but when mums are ill the house still runs?
This isn’t about who suffers more.
It’s about the mental load, emotional labour and default parenting that so many mums carry even when they’re running on empty.
And if we don’t talk about it?
Resentment builds quietly. Then loudly.
If you’ve ever felt this, you’re not dramatic.
You’re tired.
Before resentment festers:
✔️ Communicate early
✔️ Ask clearly
✔️ Stop assuming they “should just know”
✔️ Define what proper rest looks like
✔️ Remember you’re building a family, not scoring points
Comment “TEAM” if you’re working on better balance.
Or “TIRED” if this week has tested you.
Save this for when the next cold hits the house 🤧