Parenting is not- one size fits all! As special as it is, parenting comes with its own set of challenges and Former Tennis Player, Sania Mirza recently shared her experience with the world.
The 38-year-old opened up about her experiences as a mother and a parent. In a candid conversation with Masoom Minawala, Mirza discussed the challenges of motherhood and how it helps one learn a great deal about parenting!
During the podcast, Mirza shared that she experienced an overwhelming guilt when she had to leave her newborn son, Izhaan, for the first time due to work. Just six weeks after giving birth, she flew to Delhi for an event- an experience she described as incredibly difficult.
Reflecting on it, Sania acknowledged how mothers often burden themselves with guilt, even when these moments are common and children adapt well.
Sania also shared her experience about breastfeeding Izhaan, where she shared how one time she had to pump milk on the flight- something she found challenging and emotionally taxing. Throughout the day, she remained anxious about leaving her baby behind. However, once she returned home and saw that both she and Izhaan were perfectly fine, it brought her a sense of relief.
Looking back, she felt grateful for taking the step as it helped her regain confidence in balancing motherhood with her professional life.
Sania believes that as long as the child is healthy and happy, that's what truly matters. She said that instead of burdening women with rigid societal and cultural expectations, parenting should be a shared responsibility between both parents.
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