Kampala Deputy Mayor and renown feminist Doreen Nyanjura recently became a mother again.
Nyanjura, who is as outspoken as her boss Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, has often caused a stir by urging women to disregard traditional norms of respect like kneeling.
Traditionally, in many tribes in Uganda, kneeling before elders by women and children is taken as a sign of showing respect.
However, Nyanjura identifies this centuries old practice as archaic and a form of oppression aimed at keeping women down.
In March 2024, Nyanjura became a mother again to a baby Rena Omutatina. As her maternity leave winds down, Nyanjura shares what the experience of “new” motherhood, after a period of a decade, has been like.
My advice to intending mothers would be;
- Be Prepared mentally, being prepared pocket ways is an added advantage.
- Sometimes you will be overwhelmed, it’s normal, most new mums are.
- Some days you will breakdown and cry, it’s okay, most mums go through that.
- Motherhood is sweet just as it is tough, sweet and precious things don’t come easy.
- Please get people to help you, you are human, you will break down; like they say, even machines get tired.
- Breast milk is commendable but just when you fail to get enough breast milk for your baby, don’t condemn yourself to death, buy formula and feed your baby.
- Motherhood is tough but worth it.
