Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond

In this episode, Zineb shares what it was really like becoming a mother for the first time — the beauty, the isolation, and the unexpected loneliness that can exist even when surrounded by loved ones. She opens up about how everything shifted when she connected with a small group of local mums, and how that experience inspired her to create LeanOn, a platform helping other mothers in the UAE build their own village. This is a conversation about finding connection, the power of community, and why no mother should feel like she’s doing it all alone.

In this heartfelt episode, Aneeka opens up about the emotional toll of motherhood. She talks candidly about the sadness that can accompany the early parenting journey, the exhaustion that comes with constant physical demands, and how critical self-care and personal time are for emotional recovery. This episode is a reminder that it’s okay to not feel okay—and that you're not alone in the chaos of raising little ones.

In this week’s episode, Aneeka shares the contrasting stories of how she birthed her two boys — one born via planned C-section in the UK, the other a powerful VBAC in Dubai.
She opens up about:
— The challenges of early pregnancy, low iron, and cultural expectations— Feeling empowered through hypnobirthing and research— Navigating a breech baby and planned C-section— Fighting for her VBAC birth plan despite pressure from medical staff— How each birth — and each baby — brought something totally different
From a movie-like waters-breaking moment to standing her ground in labour, Aneeka’s story is packed with raw honesty and resilience. Tune in for a powerful reminder that you are allowed to advocate for the birth you want.

In Part 2 of her story, Nour returns to Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond to share her honest and powerful postpartum journey with twins.
She opens up about the highs and lows — from navigating breastfeeding challenges and managing sleepless nights, to feeling isolated and questioning her choices as a new mum. Nour shares how routines, support from her partner, and trusting her instincts helped her find stability in the chaos.
Through laughter and tears, she reminds us that there’s no one-size-fits-all to motherhood, and that doing what works for your family is what truly matters.

In this episode of Mama Becoming, Nour shares her deeply personal journey to motherhood after two years of unexplained infertility. She opens up about the emotional and physical toll of trying to conceive, her successful IVF experience, and the surprise of discovering she was expecting twins.
Nour also discusses the challenges of early pregnancy, including a threatened miscarriage and switching doctors in her third trimester to pursue a natural twin birth. Her story is a beautiful example of informed choice, self-trust, and surrender — culminating in the unmedicated vaginal birth of her two baby boys.
This episode is filled with wisdom, warmth, and a powerful reminder that sometimes, the right support shows up exactly when we need it.