I went into motherhood an oblivious idiot – and I don’t regret it
- Posted on March 8, 2026
- By The Guardian
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I went into motherhood an oblivious idiot – and I don’t regret it

All the information about pregnancy and parenting can be understandably off-putting. It’s best to look at it clear-sightedly and, if you do decide to give it a go, accept that the path ahead is unpredictable, writes Emma Beddington