The Soulful Mama👩‍👦

  What I Do When My Child Refuses to Eat Anything Recently, my baby has started refusing every single bite I offer. Whether it’s food or liquids, he simply turns his face away or makes funny expressions — naak chadha ke, muh fer lena 😅. If you’re a mom, you know how stressful this phase can be. Seeing your child not eating for days makes you overthink. And to add to it, you get “gyaan” from all sides: “Doctor ko dikhao!” “Nazar lag gayi hai.” “Tum dhyaan nahi deti.” “Shayad muh mein chhale ho gaye hain.” “Kahin bimar to nahi hai?” And the list goes on… First of all, I want to tell all conscious mummas — stay calm, don’t panic. It’s completely normal. Babies go through phases where they eat less or refuse food altogether. It could be teething, growth spurts, sickness, or just their mood. Why I Never Force Feed Forcing food is never an option. It only creates resistance and sometimes, even hatred for that food. Think about yourself — when you’re sick or not...

Back to School 2025: Healthy Morning Routines for Kids and Working Moms Back-to-school season is here again—and for working moms, mornings can feel like a race against time. But a structured and healthy morning routine can make all the difference in setting the tone for a successful day for both you and your child. Whether you're juggling office deadlines or school drop-offs, here’s how to create a calm, productive, and nourishing morning routine this 2025. 🌞  1. Wake Up Early Together (But Not Too Early) Aim to wake up 30–45 minutes before your kids. This gives you personal prep time for mindfulness, quick yoga, or even just sipping your chai in peace. Kids can then wake up without a rushed atmosphere. Pro Tip:  Sleep by 10 PM to make early mornings easier for everyone. 🍽️  2. A Nourishing Breakfast is Non-Negotiable Swap sugar-loaded cereals for energy-boosting options: For kids:  Vegetable poha, egg sandwich, or banana oat pancakes. For moms:  Chia seed smo...

  Breastfeeding Myths Every New Mom Should Know (and My Real Experience) Introduction Breastfeeding is one of the most beautiful parts of motherhood — yet it often comes wrapped in myths, doubts, and endless advice from every direction. When I became a mom, I realized that for every question I had, ten different people had ten different answers. Some were helpful, most were not. So today, I want to share my real breastfeeding journey , bust some common myths, and give you the confidence to trust your body and your baby. My Breastfeeding Journey My breastfeeding journey started in the hospital. Honestly, it wasn’t easy. I still remember how awkward and uncomfortable it felt when the nurse tried to teach me how to latch my baby. Having strangers touch me so personally — apart from my husband — was embarrassing. Latching was a tough skill to master and required a lot of patience and practice. But slowly, with time and self-learning, I found my rhythm. And that’s when I also st...

My Breastfeeding Journey: From Doubts to a Beautiful Bond (1 Year+ of Exclusive Breastfeeding) Introduction Breastfeeding is more than just feeding a baby – it’s a powerful emotional, physical, and soulful journey. As a mother who has exclusively breastfed my baby for over 1 year and 2 months (and counting), I want to share my honest, unfiltered experience with you – the struggles, the doubts, and the unmatched joy of this beautiful bond. The Beginning: When It All Started My breastfeeding journey began the very first day my baby came into this world. After a planned vaginal delivery suddenly turned into an emergency C-section (you can read my detailed birth story here  https://www.thesoulfulmama.com/2025/07/c-section-vs-normal-delivery-my-real.html  I was emotionally drained and mentally exhausted. Negative thoughts started creeping in: “Will I be able to produce milk?” “Is my body ready?” “Will I fail to nourish my baby?” Support That Changed Everything I owe a lo...

Normal Delivery vs C-Section: What New Moms Should Really Know (Without the Guilt ) I come from a middle-class family, rooted in traditional values. Like many Indian women, I grew up hearing that normal delivery is the best —not just physically, but also morally. My mother, my colleagues, everyone around me echoed the same advice: "Do everything possible to have a vaginal delivery." So, during my entire pregnancy, I prepared for it. I walked for kilometers daily, sat in squat positions, stayed active, ate healthy—all with one goal in mind: normal delivery . Somewhere, I started believing that by following all the “rules,” I deserved one. The Big Day and the Unexpected Turn When my delivery day came, I was in active labor , the pain was intense but I bore it bravely. My mind kept saying— “this pain is worth it because you’re strong, and you’re going to deliver normally.” But after hours of pain, the doctor came in, did a vaginal check-up, burst my water bag, and informed...