Your Intuition as a Mother Is Growing—Trust It
- Maggie Wyss

- Feb 4
- 2 min read

If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself as a mom—wondering if you’re doing it right, if you’re missing something, if someone else knows better—take a deep breath and remember this: Your intuition is growing with you.
It’s easy to believe that motherhood requires you to have all the answers from day one. But the truth is, you’re learning as you go—and so is your intuition. Science tells us that becoming a mother actually sharpens your ability to sense what’s happening around you. Your brain changes, rewires, and strengthens its ability to attune to your child.
Motherhood isn’t about perfection. It’s about the connection between your heart, your body, and your instincts.
You’re More In Tune Than You Realize
Think about the moments when you just know—when you sense that your baby needs comfort before they even cry, when you catch an illness coming on before the symptoms fully appear, when you recognize the difference between a tired fuss and a real need.
That’s not luck. That’s you, tuning in.
In a world that bombards mothers with advice, expert opinions, and conflicting messages, it’s easy to feel like you need to overthink every decision. But what if, instead, you practiced trusting yourself?
Let Go of the Pressure to Know Everything
Your intuition isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being present, paying attention, and allowing yourself to respond from a place of connection instead of doubt. It’s about embracing the idea that you don’t have to get it right every time to be the mother your child needs.
So the next time you feel unsure, pause. Take a breath. Notice what your body is telling you. You’re not guessing—you’re sensing, learning, and adapting in real time.
And that? That’s enough.



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