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Becoming a Mum Changes You

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Natasha Iregbu
May 20, 2026
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What is matresence?

The term ‘matresence’ is described as the process of becoming a mother. These are the psychological, emotional and physical changes¹ that mums experience in preparation for the transition to motherhood.²

From speaking with mums, and based on my personal experience, matrescence is a huge transformation…

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