Motherhood is the greatest journey that any woman can go on. But while it is a personal experience, you probably benefited from grabbing a helping hand or two along the way. Now is your chance to return the favour by helping other mums in their parenting journeys. 

Supporting others is often one of the best ways to help yourself too, not least because positivity is contagious. So, what are some of the ways that you can proactively support friends, family, or strangers? Here’s all you need to know.

Help Women Become Mothers

Enabling another woman to get pregnant or have a child is one of the greatest things you could ever do. You are literally giving the gift of life. Likewise, the women who seek alternative routes to motherhood when natural conception doesn’t work are very serious about it. So, you can be sure that the child will be showered with love and affection.

While surrogacy is an option, the egg donation process is a more attractive option for many mums. Not least because it avoids any confusion for your child as they won’t see you in a state of pregnancy. It also allows women to have the closest experience to a traditional conception. On a side note, egg donations are paid. It’s not the main incentive, but is a nice bonus.

Share Your Knowledge Online

Back when you were a new mum, you spent a lot of time reading advice online. Now that you have the experience, why not share it with others? When your online platform is supported by a strong SEO plan and a good social media presence, it can help thousands. Moreover, it could be the perfect outlet for you to launch a new career while still parenting.

Parenting is one of the most popular niches for content creation, and there are many opportunities to earn well. As well as paid ads and sponsorships, you could create premium content like podcasts or offer online coaching. Alternatively, you could launch a line of products or work as a brand ambassador for an existing brand for baby food or fashion.

Offer To Babysit

Helping strangers is a wonderful thing to do. However, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of supporting friends and relatives who have become new parents. As a new mum that they look up to, they will find it far easier to leave their child with you rather than someone whose parenting tactics are outdated. It’s a chance for you to connect with the baby too.

Depending on the situation, it may even open the door to a stronger friendship for your child. It can be particularly beneficial for their development if they do not have any siblings at home. New parents need opportunities to enjoy kid-free environments and date nights with their partners. Your role in making this happen will be greatly appreciated.

Treat Her With Self-Care Packages

Giving the new mum in your life a chance to enjoy a date night, for example, is great. Still, the majority of their time will be spent at home. Therefore, one of the best things you can do for her is to provide a self-care package. This will allow her to enhance her look, comfort, and confidence from the comfort of her home. Even when she only has a few minutes to spare.

She probably won’t care too much about going makeup-free at home. Still, essential face creams and moisturisers are ideal. Likewise, bathtime luxuries and sweet treats are sure to leave her smiling. Motherhood is stressful, but those simple comforts can promote calmness. Moreover, the thought behind the gift is well received. 

Take Photos

New mums will take photos of their baby, but they probably don’t have many together outside of selfies. Offering to take photos for them can be a wonderful gift, especially if you have a decent digital SLR camera. You can take the photos at their home or on a day out. Either way, they will be treasured memories while the final photos can be printed onto canvases too.

Dads can be included in the photos too, giving them a family photoshoot without heading to an expensive studio. This guide on capturing great family portraits that capture their love and energy should serve you well. From a personal perspective, it could unlock a new passion that turns into a side hustle. The subjects may even tell other parents about your work. 

Praise Them

Finally, new parents continually doubt themselves. So, give them the praise that they deserve and emotional reassurance. It may seem like a simple action, but it truly makes a world of difference.