Welcome back to The Night Feed. In this episode I talk about slow motherhood, contact nap guilt, and being a "good mum" in a broken system.

I start by sharing a trend that’s gaining traction this year called slow motherhood. It’s the opposite of hyper-productive parenting culture and focuses on simpler days, fewer activities, less pressure to optimise childhood, and more time at home with your baby.

A listener writes in about contact naps and the guilt she feels for not always loving them. With so much pressure online to embrace contact napping, she wonders if preferring her baby to sleep independently sometimes means she’s doing something wrong. We talk about trusting your instincts and cutting through the noise of social media parenting advice.

We also talk about the invisible work of motherhood. A message from Mailee reflects on how relentless home life can feel when you’re caring for young children. The washing, cooking, cleaning and resetting the house can feel endless and unseen, especially compared with a partner’s work outside the home.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing motherhood “right,” this episode is a reminder to step back from the noise and trust yourself.

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