Discover inspiring stories from (future) moms and articles covering a wide range of maternity-related topics co-written with our volunteer editors and our network of professionals (midwives, doulas, physiotherapists, nutritionists...) to guarantee you quality, serious and verified information.
And of course, with the MotherStories pen and universe.
Don't be your family's adjustment variable!
A few months ago I saw a post on Instagram that talked about women as "adjustment variables" in their families. I've never adhered to the "sacrificial mother" discourse, but I found myself in this adjustment variable phenomenon. Without going so far as to sacrifice myself, I do Read more
To declare or not to declare your nanny in Switzerland: advantages and risks.
At Motherstories, we know how complicated it can be to find a childminder who's accommodating in every way! So when we find one that ticks all the boxes, we'll do anything to get it and keep it. In Switzerland, an estimated 30% of families with Read more
A new perinatal center opens its doors on Geneva's right bank!
Are you pregnant and living on the Right Bank near Saint-Jean? We've got a great tip to share with you! We discovered a new perinatal center opened a few months ago by a midwife extraordinaire, Nawal Matlou. Her team consists of six midwives, a doula and a psychologist Read more
École de La Découverte is first and foremost a family affair! It was founded 30 years ago by a mother who wanted to offer her children a different kind of education, one that was more personalized and adapted than that offered by other schools. École de La Découverte values a bilingual curriculum and Read more
MotherStory Gaëlle: 2 natural pregnancies despite severe endometriosis!
Gaëlle's story touches us deeply, because it echoes the story of Elsa, co-founder of MotherStories, who is very familiar with this disease that has put obstacles in the way of her plans for motherhood. Gaëlle's story proves once again that life can take over from a medical diagnosis .
7 tips to simplify your end-of-day marathon!
In mommy circles, we call it "the tunnel of death". If you have children between 0 and 5 years old, you know exactly what I'm talking about: the 2 hours before bedtime when we have to try to wash, feed and put toddlers to bed while trying to give life Read more
Family: 8 tips to find your ideal childcare solution.
For the vast majority of families, finding childcare is like searching for the Holy Grail or the 7th crystal ball, a mission both difficult and sacred. Difficult because every parent has different expectations and schedules, and although there are many childcare solutions available, it's important to find the one that's right for you .
Chinese medicine: the benefits of acupuncture to boost male and female fertility.
There are many causes of infertility: lifestyle, environment, sperm quality or ovarian insufficiency due to increasing age at conception. Did you know that the probability of becoming pregnant naturally within 1 year for a woman under 30 is around 75%, and 62% between 31 and Read more
How can you encourage your child's independence?
Is your child always asking for your help? Does he not seem to know how to play or look after himself? Does he seem irritated, angry or frustrated? Maybe he needs your help to become independent! Here are a few tips on how to best support him in this learning process. And you'll see, you'll not only be helping Read more
12 misconceptions about pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period!
The clichés surrounding maternity are hard to dispel! Whether it's from friends or family, social networks or Google searches, we hear and read all kinds of things... In order to shed some light on the subject, we have, with the help of the midwives at the Clinique Générale-Beaulieu maternity hospital, selected and debunked 12 preconceived ideas about Read more
Stem cell harvesting & preservation with Swiss Stem Cells Biotech.
As you know, our mission at MotherStories is to inform you about all aspects of motherhood. Today, we'd like to tell you more about the collection and preservation of umbilical cord stem cells. It's a scientific, health and public interest topic, but one that's little-known and even intimidating. Read more
Meal management: tips to make life easier!
"What's maaaaaaange"? If these words don't make your blood run cold when you hear them, it's because you don't have children. Short nights, teething, diapers, you get by. But laundry and meals are never-ending. You have to deal with them every day, and it can quickly turn into a headache. Read more
Organization: tips for a good morning routine with the kids!
Before becoming a parent, we prepare ourselves for difficult nights. But one thing we're never prepared for are the mornings. Especially once we've gone back to work. Leaving the house on time having fed, washed and prepared everyone without losing our patience or our Read more
Marlène's BirthStory: mother of Alexis 3.5 years and Noémie 10 months.
Our "Behind the scenes of childbirth" series comes to a close with Marlène's lovely BirthStory. She gave birth to her son Alexis and daughter Noémie at the Clinique Générale-Beaulieu. Two very different pregnancies and two very different births. We're delighted to share our story with you Read more
How to apply Montessori teaching methods at home?
Montessori pedagogy is all the rage. There's not a store that doesn't offer Montessori early-learning activities, Montessori reading books, Montessori toys... But beyond the objects - more or less in keeping with the original philosophy - how can you apply the principles of the famous pedagogue to your children on a day-to-day basis ?
How do you deal with postpartum emotions?
MotherStories takes you behind the scenes of a birth at Clinique Générale-Beaulieu. Throughout the year, you'll discover our Interviews highlighting the different players present during childbirth and the role of each one before, during and after the birth. Today, we're talking about managing post-partum emotions with Muriel de Lire plus
Find childcare with our partner Beeboo
We know just how complicated it can be to find a qualified and trustworthy childminder! To avoid wasting any more time, it's important to ask yourself the right questions about your choice of childcare: at what age do you want your child to be looked after and by whom (public or private crèche, kindergarten, Read more
The Christmas self-care wishlist for moms!
Remember how magical December was when we were little? Neighborhood houses lit up one after the other, towns put up their giant Christmas trees, we counted the number of sleeps until Santa arrived, and above all, we made our lists! Often as long as the Read more
How do you manage pain during childbirth?
MotherStories takes you behind the scenes of a birth at Clinique Générale-Beaulieu. Throughout the year, you'll discover our Interviews highlighting the different players present during childbirth and the role of each one before, during and after the birth. Today, we're talking about pain management with midwife Blandine Castella Read more
Cécile 47: living with bipolar disorder as a single mother of 2 girls!
Bipolarity, also known as mood disorder and formerly manic-depression, is an illness affecting 1% to 2% of adults worldwide. With alternating episodes of euphoria and depression, the daily lives of those affected are a constant challenge, even more so when you're a parent. We met Cécile, whose bipolar disorder has Read more
Say goodbye to Christmas stress and pressure!
Halloween has barely come to an end, and we're already talking about getting ready for Christmas. And why is that? Because they're often a time of extra stress, work and mental workload (especially for women, otherwise it's no fun), and therefore we should Read more
How to detect and slow down myopia in children?
Alarm bells ringing! According to a recent study, by 2050, myopia will affect one person in two. At present, nearly 20% of children already have blurred vision! So, yes, if both parents are short-sighted, the child's risk of becoming short-sighted is multiplied by 8, but genetics is by far not the only reason for this Read more
The benefits of acupuncture during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapeutic method. Using fine needles inserted in very precise locations, it heals and regulates the body's energy flow. Acupuncture is a real ally during pregnancy, childbirth and the post-partum period. It can relieve and heal a wide range of physical and emotional ailments. Read more
Why do mothers feel guilty all the time about everything?
If guilt isn't a feeling you were familiar with before becoming a mother, I think I'm right in saying that you became a double Olympic medallist as soon as baby arrived. I suspect that guilt is a little beast that takes advantage of everyone's raving about our baby to jump into Read more
