Mommy Oyoyo

In this episode I talk about my high risk pregnancy: sharing why it was categorized as high risk, being admitted to the hospital twice, and having to be on strict bed rest. Previous episodes you may be interested in: 3. What Not to Say to Someone who is Trying to Conceive 13. Baby Names: What's in a Name? 34. Public Pregnancy Announcements Follow Mommy Oyoyo on social media @mommyoyoyo. Don't forg...

"You need to try for a boy." "Who will carry on the family name?" "If you don't produce an heir, your husband will leave you." "Your girls will marry one day and leave you... you need a boy."  If you're African, chances are that you've heard any of the above said to someone with only female children. In this episode, I interviewed Chinyere Abang of Yummy Mum Life about having three daughters,...

After trying to conceive for almost two years after I got married, and publicly talking about it on my YouTube channel and blog, it made perfect sense to me to announce my pregnancy when I finally got pregnant. Almost 3 years to the day, I publicly announced that I was pregnant on my blog and social media... and then a few days later, I found myself in a situation where I repeatedly asked whether...

In today's world where social media is king, millions of people have accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and an ever increasing number of social media platforms. People share photos of themselves, the things they eat, where they travel to and very often, their children too. With the digital age also comes privacy and information security concerns. From hacking to data breaches and stolen iden...

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus that had not been previously identified in humans. The virus causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever and in more severe cases, pneumonia. Covid-19 is spreading through the world at a seemingly uncontrollable pace, the World Health Organization officially declared it a pandemic and t...

Vera Ezimora is a vivacious content creator who is not one to shy away from having hard conversations. After writing all (and I mean EVERYTHING) that led to the end of her marriage, Vera was gracious enough to share what her thought process was like in coming to the decision to divorce, from the standpoint as an African mother. Divorce can still be considered taboo in a lot of African societies, b...

In this episode I talked about what NOT to say to someone who is trying to conceive. In this episode, women who are TTC share their opinions and input on what CAN be said and how to approach or address the topic. It is not one-size-fits-all. Whereas some women feel neglected, abandoned and alone if their loved ones don't talk about it at all, other women would rather not have the conversation. Fol...

Asking a woman if she's pregnant, especially if you don't know her on a deeply personal level, is a very intrusive and invasive question. It's strange that in our society (Nigerian or African) that likes to keep things hush-hush, people think asking that question isn't a big deal. In this episode I share a few reasons why you should never ask a woman if she is pregnant.  Follow us on social m...

Have you ever heard about giving birth like the Hebrew woman? Do you know the origin of the Hebrew Woman birth story? If you have had children or are currently pregnant, has anyone ever prayed that you give birth like the Hebrew woman? In this episode, I chat with Ibiene Warmann, who calls herself a Slayer of Pregnancy Fears. In our discussion, Ibiene shared about overcoming her fears and anxiety...

Potty training is NOT for the faint-hearted! In my opinion, it is mentally and physically exhausting trying to convince a toddler to "go potty." From chasing them down to begging them to just sit on the potty for ten more seconds to cleaning up pee and poop everywhere, I really grappled with the idea of outsourcing this stage of #ToddlerMomLife. In this episode I share what potty training has been...

Bigger boobs equal more breast milk? A nursing mother cannot exclusively breastfeed after she goes back to work? In this episode, Tomisin and I continue our conversation around some breastfeeding myths we have heard and give our opinions and experiences on them. Listen to the first part of our conversation over on The Millennial Mum Podcast and follow her on Instagram @the.millennialmum Also follo...

Let's face it - there's a certain stigma attached to single mothers, particularly African women who are raising children on their own. From negative labels to turned-down noses, issues related to finances, time/flexibility, etc, an African single mother has quite a lot to overcome. In this episode, I speak to my family friend, Ebube, who is a single mum of one. She shares very candidly about findi...

What makes a woman decide to tie her tubes aka undergo a tubal ligation? Why does she decide to go that route as opposed to other methods of contraception like the use of condoms, birth control pills or implants, IUDs, or even having her partner get a vasectomy? It is not an easy decision to make, nor is it one taken lightly. Is it solely her decision, because well, it's her body?  In this episode...

In this first episode of 2020 I recap the last 6 months of the Mommy Oyoyo podcast (2019 in review) and share a preview of what I plan for 2020!

With 2019 drawing to a close, in readiness for 2020 and simply because this mummy is tired and overstretched, I will be taking a break for the month of December to relax, refresh, reset and rest! I wish all of you a happy and merry holiday season and a great start to the new year! Don't forget to follow @mommyoyoyo on social media to stay connected!

"Shouting is a weapon not a tool" Remi Makanjuola. In this episode I speak with the founder of Grace to Parent about not shouting at children as a disciplinary or communication measure. Follow Grace to Parent @gracetoparent and visit the website at www.gracetoparent.com and also follow Mommy Oyoyo on social media @mommyoyoyo

Mom Guilt is defined as the feeling of guilt, doubt, anxiousness or uncertainty experienced by mothers when they worry they're failing or falling short of expectations in some way (source: Activekids.com) Every mother out there has felt mum guilt stemming from different aspects of motherhood like breastfeeding, childcare, career, etc. In this episode I share my experiences with Mum Guilt and how I...

Putting babies and little children to sleep can be stressful, mentally and physically draining. In this episode Kachi and I share what we've both done regarding bedtime routines with our children so far. Kachi does not mind co-sleeping and I prefer for my toddler to stay in her bedroom. Listen in as we share what's been working and what hasn't quite worked in our families. Follow Kachi on social m...

How do Africans raise children in the diaspora (America, UK, Europe, etc) while instilling traditional African values? In this episode I speak to Joy who was born and raised in America to very traditional Nigerian parents. Joy shares what growing up as a child of immigrants was like; what her parents did to ensure she knew her Nigerian roots, and what they could have done better. She also shares h...

"Mixed. Biracial. Half-caste. Black. White. Colored." All these and other names can be and are used to refer to a person whose parents are of different races. The world is becoming increasingly diverse and the number of multiracial people around the world is growing quickly. In this episode, I interview Aisha O'Reilly, a black African woman who's married to a white African man. Aisha and Kevin hav...

In this episode we have a chat with Tinuke, founder of Mums and Tea. Tinuke shares what going through the Vanishing Twin Syndrome was like - she miscarried a baby and successfully delivered his twin. She touches on things not to say to someone who is pregnant. And she also tells us about Mums and Tea, an outfit for events, meet-ups and socials geared towards black mums in England. Follow her on so...

Has anyone ever told you that your child spoiled? Have you ever said or thought that someone else's child is spoiled? There could be a number of reasons why a child could be deemed a spoiled brat, and in this episode I share some of those behaviors, especially pertaining to Nigerian culture. From not greeting adults properly to being picky with food, some behaviors and characteristics that childre...

The birth of a child is wonderful thing and certainly cause for excitement and celebration! So much so that sometimes there is a long line of visitors who can't wait for the new mother and baby to leave the hospital, and carry themselves to visit them in the hospital. In this episode, I share several opinions and experiences from different women (and mine too) about the feelings surrounding post-d...

A very important part of being a parent is naming your child or children. Some people have names picked out for their children way before they even start having children. Some others have divine inspiration for their children's names. As Africans, there is that question of whether to give your children English names at all. There is also the question of who gets to name the children. For single mo...