Episode 48 -Becoming a mum in Pandemic times with Maria Scheibengraf

Have you ever heard of the Pandemials? It is a term that refers to the babies born during the 2020 pandemic—a new generation where children and parents were affected by the changing factors produced by covid-19.

In today's episode, I want to talk to you about the challenges faced by women who gave birth amid this worldwide tragedy. For that reason, today we will be joined by Maria Scheibenfal. An incredible working woman who received the news of her pregnancy with great happiness and normalcy before finding out that a global pandemic would change her pregnancy and her child's upbringing.

Today we will hear her story of hard work, dedication, and effort to face the motherhood challenges of a first-time mum during a pandemic.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• [7:09] Becoming a mum in pandemic times.

Maria tells us what she had to go through during the last days of her pregnancy until the first weeks of her baby's birth. We will hear how the news of the coronavirus changed her plans and her parents' flight from the UK to Argentina.

• [11:37] How were the support services for new mums during the pandemic?

The support service for new mothers was also affected during 2020. A few weeks after her child's birth, Maria felt she needed help that she couldn't find in these services.

• [14:29] Finding support in the family circle.

After thinking about it many times, our guest and her partner decided to live with her in-laws, lightening up the responsibilities of this first-time mum. Work, a newborn baby, and many personal problems were physically and mentally exhausting to Maria.

• [19:08] Struggling with postpartum depression.

One in seven women experiences postpartum depression due to the immense biological, emotional, financial, and social changes during this time. Maria tells us how being born in Argentina led her to see a psychotherapist, because, in her country of origin, it is usual to take care of mental health and resort to these experts. 

• [26:44] Five tips for new mums to overcome the motherhood challenges.

1) Work on the feeling of guilt.

2) Take care of yourself too.

3) Build a community.

4) Speak up.

5) Daily meditation.

QUOTES

• “You cannot pour from an empty cup. I can't be the best mum my child needs if I'm not okay with myself first.” —Maria.
• “Nobody prepares you for motherhood” —Patricia.

ABOUT PATRICIA MANLEY

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ABOUT MARIA SCHEIBENGRAF

María Scheibengraf is an award-winning Spanish translator, marketing, transcreation, UX/UI & SEO Expert, copywriter, and author of The SEO Translation Bible.

LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mariascheibengraf

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