Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs A woman from Texas is going viral for her pertinent list of impossible expectations mothers face today.In a reel on Instagram, mom of two Nina Spears (@thebabychick) pointedly listed the “never-ending equation” of being a mom in the 21st century. From bouncing back after childbirth to maintaining a pristine home, a flourishing career and a perfect parenting style, Spears painted a picture of the relentless societal pressure.On top of this, Spears concluded her equation, “Love every single moment of motherhood because it’s such a blessing to be the default parent and never complain about it because then you’re an ungrateful piece of c***,” she said in her reel.
Screenshots from the viral video about motherhood. Nina Spears created the reel to shed light on how unattainable expectations are and to remind moms “that they are doing a good job.”
Screenshots from the viral video about motherhood. Nina Spears created the reel to shed light on how unattainable expectations are and to remind moms “that they are doing a good job.”
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With experience of working with other moms (Spears is the founder of Baby Chick, a platform that helps to empower mothers) and being a mom herself, she sees and feels the immense pressure to do it all.”This pressure is everywhere—especially on social media, where we’re constantly shown a highlight reel of perfection: immaculate homes, well-behaved children, moms who seem to effortlessly juggle everything and have balanced lives.”It’s impossible not to feel like you’re falling short when these curated moments are presented as the standard,” the 38-year-old told Newsweek. She added that this pressure starts early, before pregnancy even begins.Spears also described the struggle of balancing family, work and personal time, while dealing with the judgment from others about parenting choices.”As a mother, I’ve felt the tug-of-war between wanting to do everything ‘perfectly’ and recognizing that perfection is an illusion. On top of that, the subtle (and sometimes overt) judgments from others about parenting choices from family, friends, and even strangers—whether it’s about feeding, baby sleep, or working outside the home—add to the weight we carry,” she said.Through her work as a doula and mom coach, Spears has seen these pressures affect other mothers too.”These unrealistic and impossible standards make us believe that if we don’t do things perfectly, we’re failing our children. But we should ask ourselves, ‘Whose standards are these?’ Achieving them all is impossible,” she told Newsweek.Spears’ message resonated with moms worldwide, garnering 1.6 million views of her clip and over 700 comments.”That sums it up perfectly,” commented one user. “Did you read my diary?” another joked. A third called it “the best video on the internet” at the moment.Others had more to add to Spears’ equation: “And never complain or get overwhelmed because this is what you wanted,” wrote another.Spears told Newsweek the response has been “incredible” and acknowledged the additional examples of the impossible standards they’re expected to meet.”Hearing from other moms who feel seen and supported by my reel has been so rewarding. It’s a reminder that these feelings of inadequacy are shared by so many and that we need to collectively challenge these societal norms,” Spears said.
