Moms in the spotlight

-Ridge Hospital, ZED Multimedia shower mothers with gifts

By Christabel Oboshie ANNAN, Accra

On Mother’s Day, expectant mothers and women who had recently given birth but were still in the maternity ward of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, received a heartwarming surprise from ZED Multimedia.

A total of 55 mothers were presented with special gift bags containing essential items such as diapers, boxes of liquid soap, hand sanitizers, bleach, among others.

Additionally, the expectant mothers were treated to sumptuous snacks specially prepared to make their Mother’s Day celebration memorable.

This special Mother’s Day celebration, organized by ZED Multimedia in collaboration with Greater Accra Regional Hospital also known as Ridge Hospital, was made possible through the generous sponsorship of several companies.

Pharmatab Pharmacy provided 360 Germi Klean, OA&J supported with cleaning products, Mega Life Science sponsored diapers, while Ofanko and Eskay contributed cash to support the programme.

In addition to the gift bags, ZED Multimedia organized a storytelling competition, with listeners sharing touching stories of which four winning tickets were awarded for a Mother’s Day brunch sponsored by Best Western Premier Hotel situated in Airport enclave in Accra.

These winners will also receive free health screenings from Sonotech Health and Diagnosis Centre.

The initiative aimed to bring joy and comfort to expectant mothers and those who had recently given birth, acknowledging their incredible journey and the sacrifices they make for their families.

It was a heartening gesture that highlighted the importance of celebrating and supporting mothers, especially during such significant moments in their lives.

During a discussion programme held at the premises of the hospital which was aired live on ZED 101.9 fm, the Commission Secretary at the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Lucille Hewlett Annan, advised mothers to seek help in balancing their work life and motherhood journeys.

She stated that while it’s not easy, it is achievable once mothers seek assistance, or else they’ll face burnout.

“If your parents are alive and can help you, all the better. But if they are not, and you can get someone to assist you, do so to ease the pressure,” she said.

She noted that seeking help is crucial for women to achieve their career goals and aspirations while preventing burnout.

She stressed the importance of seeking support to reduce pressure, especially in competitive career environments.

She also advised men to encourage their wives to seek help and contribute by paying these house helps well to reduce the workload on their wives.

“Get help when you need it, be it social support or emotional support, bearing in mind that you can have it all,” she explained.

Madam Annan added that women should not be limited to only having babies but should know that they have a lot of potential and should be encouraged to live their best lives after having children.

“You can have it all: your body, children, beauty, spouse, business, among others. You are an embodiment of power,” she stressed.

She noted that women shouldn’t limit themselves after giving birth adding that women should take care of themselves.

Founder of Sun Shade Energy, Sherry Donaldson-Thompson, also encouraged women to manage their time effectively.

She noted that time management is crucial, emphasizing that women should allocate time for everything.

“Time must become your friend, and we must stop saying time is not on our side,” she added.

Donaldson-Thompson, stressed the importance of understanding the role of mothers as stewards in guiding their children’s paths, highlighting the significance of guidance rather than imposing desires on children.

“God gives children, but mothers must recognize that they are stewards and are not allowed to dictate their children’s actions.

“Whatever the child has, it comes out in them, and you’ll see it. All you have to do is guide them, “she explained. She added that it’s important to nurture and support children’s natural inclinations.