Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Anita Momodu. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Anita , first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
My journey to parenthood is unique. When I adopted my son, I experienced postpartum Depression but felt I could not express it because I did not birth him. In my work, I work with lots of parents who have experienced a pregnancy/infant loss (including myself). I found in order to overcome the internal battle of identifying as a parent, I had to take the following steps:
Make acknowledgement of your imposter syndrome
Observe your thoughts
Tell yourself why you feel this way
Have a positive conversation with yourself
Envision your new script
Reward yourself
My mother acronym has helped both me and countless others do the internal work to feel comfortable within ourselves to identify as a parent no matter what circumstances are around us.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
Udomom was born from my personal journey through motherhood, experiences of adopting a child, giving birth to another, and tragically losing a child to miscarriage. These pivotal moments taught me that parenthood is a complex, emotionally charged journey, unique for every family.
I created Udomom to be a guiding light for parents, a place where the importance of perinatal and postpartum well-being is understood intimately. My experiences showed me that each parent deserves to have the pregnancy and postpartum experience they envision, and every family’s path to parenthood deserves respect and support.
Udomom’s foundation is built on empathy, inclusivity, and the belief that informed, empowered parents create healthier families and communities. It is a testament to the strength that can emerge from the depths of personal pain, a resource that I wish had been available to me during my own parenthood journey.
Through Udomom, I aim to empower parents, provide them with the tools to navigate their unique path, and foster a sense of community that acknowledges the challenges, celebrates the joys, and redefines parenthood on their terms.
Udomom provides services such as mentorship, support groups, workshops, new parent portal, individual therapy, and more
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
My background in mental health therapy has been helpful in my journey. I believe it has helped me look at situations in a 360 view instead of what is being presented right in front of me. Meaning seeing how everything affects each other.
Vulnerability would be the next area I would say has helped me. In the work I do in helping others take back their power from shame places people in a very vulnerable state. I have learned I too have to tap into that area to help others feel comfortable and safe in their journey.
Lastly I would say being a go getter. There is so much information out in the world that can help you achieve the lifestyle, dreams, etc. that you want. It is up to you to go find it, do your research, implement what resonates with you and work towards your end goal.
If you are early in your journey, I would say to make your own path. People will always give advice on a direction you should and shouldn’t go or things you should or shouldn’t do. That is up to you. At the end of the day you have to do what works and feels best for you.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
I am always open to collaborate with others who work with new and seasoned parents, those who are in the process of becoming pregnant, or experienced a loss.
I am also open to other collaborations as well.
Feel free to email me at [email protected]
Contact Info:
- Website: www.udomom.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/udomomhw
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/udomomhw
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