As a mom, grandmother and nurse What advice would I give to a young woman?
Learn about life practices that support your health: nutrition, exercise, rest.
Pay attention to the rhythm of your body, because your cycles give insight into your health.
Don’t share your body intimately with a young man outside of marriage. Sex is a sacred bond between a man and a woman.
Trust your body. During pregnancy and childbirth lean into your faith in God with prayer.
As a parent, trust your instincts and remember that you will always be the best advocate for your child.
Ask questions when you visit a doctor. Medical practice is moving towards one-size fits all policies. If we go to socialized medicine this will increase. It is important to remember that all medicines and vaccines have side effects and risks. Learn about the risks and benefits as you make decisions for your child.
Pray for wisdom and trust God to guide you.
No one is perfect. We all have human failings. Confess your faults, forgive yourself and others.
Respect moms that have made choices that are different from yours.
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Wonderful advice, especially about trusting our instinct as parents. I have one child (10 month old) and sometimes wonder if I am a good enough mom for him because I will be impatient or frustrated or just exhausted. But just today I was telling myself, I may not be perfect (who is??) but I am the perfect Mama for my son. God picked me to be his Mama, so He will equip me and guide me in parenting Him well. What a good reminder.
Elena, so glad that this was an encouragement to you. God does equip us as mothers, as we pray. Blessings to you and your precious family.
All very good advice. I think young women would be wise to listen!
good advice Carol. Visiting from FMF 17
good advice. pinned, coming from three doors down at FMF