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Motherhood is not meant to be travelled alone. That’s why this movement of mothers and supporters believes in the power of simple supportive connections. Embrace finds creative ways to build connection during a time when women are often home-bound and socially isolated.

#IAmMother: Philippa’s Story

One has been my very good friend … she’s a mother of a friend of my second born son and when I had Christopher, my last born, there’s a 14-year gap between him and the brother he follows, I was 45, it was a very difficult pregnancy and…

#IAmMother: Maz’s Story

I’ve definitely learnt that I am a lot stronger than I think and that I am very resilient and mothers as a whole are very resilient. Both through my own journey being a mom, but also now as a mother looking at my mom’s mother and her journey.

#IAmMother – A Call to Action

It’s August, which means it’s Women’s Month in South Africa. A month when we remember the powerful role women played in the fight for a democratic country. Somewhere between 1994 and now, Women’s Month has frequently been reduced to high teas and lots of pink

Tuesday Check-In: building a spirit of encouragement

Tuesday Check-In. A simple start to being intentional with our friendships.   Today, the power of technology means we are living in an era where information is right at our fingertips. We can swipe for knowledge, swipe for our shopping and we can even meet

Black Babywearing Week #TheRevolutionWillBeCarried

Celebration isn’t frivolous – it’s powerful! Black Babywearing Week 2018 is underway and we’re celebrating what this means for black mothers in South Africa.
Whether you wrap, sling, buckle or tie your baby to your body – the revolution will be carried!

Embracing Young Mom, Michaela

Briefly introduce yourself – name, age, location, age of baby etc. My name is Michaela. I’m 21 and have a son who will be 2 in August. I am a full-time student working towards my BA degree. What’s your favourite thing about being a mom?

Mothering Mothers: Sr Dannalene Noach

Sister Dannelene Noach is a wonderful and inspiring woman with a real heart for empowering people. She has been a nurse for 44 years and is currently based at the Mitchells Plain District Hospital where we had a conversation with her about the work that

Embracing Young Mom, Ame

Briefly introduce yourself – name, age, location, age of baby etc. Hi, my name is Amé and I’m a stay at home mummy. I fell pregnant at 18, have been happily married for 2 years to the father of my little angel, who is now

Embracing Young Mom, Michaela

Briefly introduce yourself – name, age, location, age of baby etc. My name is Michaela Andrews. I’m 22years old, I’m originally from Cape Town but living in Port Elizabeth at the moment. My son Elijah is 16months old and is the light of my life.