Welcome to the blog MotherStories.

Discover articles on the many topics related to motherhood without any taboos, without judgment, and in a caring manner. Articles that have been co-written with the help of our network of professionals (midwives, doulas, physiotherapists, nutritionists...) in order to guarantee you high quality, serious, and verified information.

And of course, with MotherStories' style and view on the various topics.

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Support MotherStories: your community!

As you know, we unfortunately had to cancel all our events and many collaborations with partners. This was a hard blow because we were counting on it to continue developing MotherStories. If you share the values of MotherStories. If you think this project makes sense. If the content created and shared is useful to you. Read more

What should we be grateful for?

It is already the first day of week 5. Looking back it might feel like it has been a long rollercoaster: we had good days and more challenging days, but most of all one main takeaway is that we are now stronger than ever. This week we wanted to take you through how we feel Read more

The impact of the confinement on our mental health.

After the third week of confinement, the fourth week begins and with it many questions. This is quite normal! A look back at the different stages of this long confinement and its impact on our mental health. Days 1 to 7 of lockdownIt's the time we need to figure out what's going on, take the Read more

The importance of taking some self-care time

The second week of confinement is over, the third week is starting and, let's face it, it's getting tough. There are better days than others, some the mood is positive, and some we feel down. This is perfectly normal, hence the importance of taking breaks. Moments of (real) relaxation where, for a moment, you take Read more

Feliz, first time Mom at 46 years old!

We've been wanting to interview a mother who had a late pregnancy for a while. Perhaps out of modesty or simply out of scarcity, we couldn't find any until Feliz. When we met her and she revealed her age, it was hard to believe! She looks so much younger than she is and in her Read more

How to keep our children occupied during this exceptional confinement?

The first week of confinement is over, the second week begins and as strange and unknown as it is, life continues. Let's try to see the positive in all it. The world is slowing down and giving us the unique opportunity to spend time with our loved ones while we finally focus on the essentials. Read more

Arranging the baby's room to improve his sleep

What's better than a forced quarantine to do all those things that are usually at the very bottom of the list. Today, we would like to give you the opportunity to think about your interior design and the (positive) impact it can have on the well-being of the whole family. In addition, it can, and Read more

Sarah & Benjamin's special Valentine's Day story

Valentine's Day, a celebrated or hated day for lovers, but which we used at MotherStories as an excuse to launch our first "Couple Story". The lucky winners of this new format are Sarah and Benjamin, whom we met by chance at East Side Café and for whom we had a real crush. They agreed, in Read more

Elsa, co-founder of MotherStories

For the past 4 years, Elsa has discovered and told many different and inspiring journeys of mothers in beautiful articles, which she illustrates with gorgeous pictures. But do you really know who is behind that keyboard and camera lens? Who is this mysterious girl? Today we take the opportunity to introduce you to the woman Read more

Private vs public school: a difficult and sometimes complicated choice to make!

Focus on Geneva's preschool and primary school system Following our Instagram story survey, we received many testimonies from parents who initially put their children in private schools thinking that they would give them a better chance of success but who eventually changed their minds. And, conversely, testimonies from parents who were fully satisfied with these Read more

The benefits of sound therapy

Have you ever had a feeling of well-being or serenity while listening to music? Has it ever happened that you have recalled some memories thanks to certain sounds? Have you ever felt good or relaxed while listening to music? Do you sometimes perceive memories through certain sounds? After testing 4 sessions of sono-therapy with her Read more

Anna, Petit Marché app's founder and mom of 2 boys

After having lived in several countries, Anna and her family finally decided to settle down in Geneva! An interesting, eventful and not always easy path that we wanted to share with you. We met Anna and her children in their beautiful apartment in Eaux-Vives, decorated in a minimalist chic style and "hygge" atmosphere. We chatted Read more

Parental burnout or when a mother's happiness leads to exhaustion

Becoming a mother brings great happiness! However, most of the time, the reality is far from the hopes ((we) had) during pregnancy: a cute and always smiling baby, sweet babbles as well as adorable little pajamas that stay completely clean... We have an idealistic and garbled vision of motherhood, which is often very far from Read more

Highlights Mothers Talks of 2019!

MotherStories is primarily an adventure based on dialogue and experience sharing. Each opportunity enables us to meet and spend quality time together. Year 2019 was especially rich in meet ups with no less than 15 events organized in Geneva. Mothers Talks, Mothers Nights, Mothers Days, Mothers Fits, Mothers & Kids are the format names we Read more

Story: Filipa got pregnant despite aggressive breast cancer!

We end the 2019 stories' saga with Filipa. Diagnosed at the age of 32 with triple negative breast cancer, Filipa fought like a champion and has been in complete remission for a year. She is now 39 years old, and has a healthy 4-year-old girl, when she was supposed to be sterile. Life is unpredictable Read more

Laetitia's blended family of 5 children

This is the first time, since the launch of Motherstories that we interview a blended family (divorced and re-married both with kids). We meet up in a charming and lifeful house in canton of Vaud where Laetitia, Thierry, and their 5 children live: Matteo, Paul, Lisa-Marie, Alicia, Louis, and their supernanny, Lydie. In a way, Read more

Faustine co-founder of Laustine

Faustine, mother of two little girls, moved to Switzerland a few years ago and decided to become a stay-at-home mom. Find out why. Read more

Kristina, founder of the TotUp nursery

An entrepreneur at heart, Kristina has taken on the crazy challenge of opening a private crèche in Geneva. Discover the story of a touching and truly inspiring woman. Read more

New collaboration with LILLYDOO

We are proud to share our new diaper partner: LILLYDOO. I (Natalie) have been using them since the very beginning with Chloe, my second child. Read more

Postpartum depression.

A perfect delivery and unconditional happiness, which all of you must have experienced as well.... Baby was 3 days old, and mom was 'hit' by baby blues... Read more

MotherBox: a changing and breastfeeding space.

The MotherBox is a changing and breastfeeding space designed to make life easier for parents and allow them to participate in events like the Geneva Street Food Festival or Noël aux Bastions. The MotherBox is a space that is easily accessible with strollers. A cocooning space where you can change your baby, warm up your Read more

Chloé, founder of Herstreet

Have you heard about HerStreet? A few months ago, Chloe, the founder of this new space dedicated to women contacted us and offered us a collaboration. We are so happy she did :)! We were immediately seduced by her concept and the renovation of this old gas station at rue Pierres-du-Niton in Eaux-Vives. She created Read more

New collaboration with YAMO!

We are happy to share with you our new baby food partner, YAMO. A Swiss brand founded by 3 young ambitious men who want to revolutionize the baby food industry with fresh and innovative recipes. We love their brand, their vision and are proud to share their story. Don't forget to come visit us at Read more

Termination of pregnancy at 22 weeks

The doctor arrives and starts looking at the ultrasound, listening to his colleague's explanations, and then starts explaining to us. Your baby is suffering from severe spine malformation. Read more