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Motherhood shapes our future and we all have the power to make it safe. So we are encouraging you to share your motherhood experience in a single frame and inspire others in the process. Whether you are the mother, the father, the doctor or the midwife, we want to see how you capture the power of motherhood. READ MORE

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I gave birth on the 2nd of June, 2015. I was assisted by my husband, who was such a huge help. That moment when you see your baby for the first time is unforgettable. As a new mum I felt so helpless during our first night back home. During our…

The day I gave birth wasn’t so incredible. Everything happened so quickly that now, one year later, I can say I was not even realizing what was happening to me and how my life is changing. I gave birth in a private clinic and I had a C-section. Everything ended…

The day I found out I would become a mother was such a surprise. I couldn't believe it. I suddenly felt the need to become more responsible; to prepare since someone will soon be entirely depend on me. The day I gave birth was so emotional, with love at first…

My birthing experience was great, a natural birth with no complications. I gave birth in a private clinic, which was great since my husband could be there for me the whole time, and I was assisted at all times by the great personnel. The moment I first saw my baby…

The happiest days in my life where the ones when I gave birth to my kids. Sixteen years ago, after my first baby was born, I was home alone with him for the first time and I panicked - I didn’t know how to act, what to do if he…

The day I gave birth was incredibly emotional, with so much joy and love in my heart. The moment they showed my baby for the first time I was taken aback by the wonder of this whole experience. I never felt really helpless, just vulnerable when I held my baby…

The day I gave birth to my first baby was really emotional. I was feeling things I never felt before - a mix of being afraid, incredible happiness… I was smiling and crying tears of joy. The first week home with my baby I felt a little bit vulnerable. I…

The day I found out I was pregnant was so emotional. I was living through so many different emotions: happiness, fulfilment, fear. The relationship with my doctor was very open, build on empathy and trust. I was his patient for many years, and it was very easy to interact with…

I was feeling so many different things the day I gave birth - from being scared when going into the birthing room, to impatience, to the burst of love and gratitude when I first touched my baby. The most emotional moment was when I first saw my baby in the…

I remember perfectly the day I found out I was pregnant for the first time. It was a beautiful winters day. I been at a party the previous night with my husband’s colleagues and I had to get to work. I bought a pregnancy test and did it in the…

I have always wanted kids. Although we couldn't have our own biological child, the day I received the confirmation call from Child Care Services was the happiest day of my life. I remember I was as scared as any biological parents out there, thinking "would we be able to be…

I really wanted to have kids and followed various treatments from the fairly early age of 21 years old. That’s why I was completely speechless when I finally found out I was pregnant at 26 years old. I was always crying when a friend was telling me she’s pregnant, but…

The moment I found out I was pregnant I knew exactly what clinic I wanted to give birth in. I relied a lot on recommendations from other mothers I knew. I also found the doctor who monitored my entire pregnancy, through recommendations from friends. The moment I came home with…

I never felt helpless, only a bit vulnerable in the first days after I gave birth. My baby was so small that I was really afraid to hold him, bathe, dress, undress etc. But that only lasted for a few days. After that you just get used to it. The…

I didn't have a difficult birth experience, because I decided to go for a scheduled C-section. I kept thinking I wanted the baby to be healthy and could not wait for the moment when I would keep the baby in my arms. The moment I held my baby for the…

I can't describe in words all the emotions I felt the moment I gave birth to our little Leah. It was definitely the most emotional and beautiful day in my life. Luckily I have a wonderful husband, who was always the greatest support. Together we managed to overcome the occasional…

The day I gave birth was the happiest day of my life. God blessed me with a beautiful, healthy child. I can't say I had a rough time so far with my motherhood experience. It's much easier to be a parent in our days, compared to 30-50 years ago in…

Giving birth was the scariest day of my life. I was so scared during birth. All I could do was pray to God that everything would go well. During the C-section I felt totally helpless, knowing that I had no control and that everything was depending on the doctors and…

The maternity hospital in Brasov has all the latest medical equipments and technology, by all EU standards. Everything is clean, modern and highly trained medical staff. I didn't want to go to a private clinic, when the public one is so well-equipped. The relationship with my doctor was always based…

The day I found out I was going to be a mother: It took us one year to get pregnant; lots of negative pregnancy tests, tears, frustrations, treatments. One day in May, finally the results came in positive. I could not believe it. I fell to my knees and I…

What is the Motherhood Moment that shaped you?

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