Young Pakistani actress Minal Khan recently opened up about her journey on motherhood in a deep conversation with journalist Amna Isani. Known for her acclaimed roles on television, Minal took a significant hiatus from the entertainment industry, stepping back to embrace the new phase of her life as a mother. In the podcast, Minal shared her personal experiences, the challenges she faced, and the responsibilities she’s embraced as a mother.
Stepping into Motherhood: Minal Khan’s Journey
Minal candidly spoke with Amna Isani about her journey into motherhood, when she spoke of how the fundamental shift brought in by motherhood makes one ponder, “I think motherhood comes with a lot of responsibilities.” She continues; “As a mother, you have to leave many things that you would like for yourself, and you have to be totally for your baby.” Minal began talking about the first few weeks of her baby’s life, how fragile newborn babies are, and how mothers automatically shift their priorities towards their children. The perspective on life changes with the baby, they become the central part of one’s life, everything is about them.
A Surprising yet Beautiful, Change in Plans
“It was an unexpected baby, but a precious one, of course,” said Minal. “I wanted to have a family; this was always my plan, yet I never really planned for a baby. But I did want to have a family. I didn’t want to wait till my thirties for this chapter in my life. I wanted to see the best of both worlds at a young age. My career, family and contentment.” she described. In that sense, this attitudinal balance is part of what made her numerous fans love her simply because she has been straight and ambitious about wanting both personal and professional fulfilment.
Facing the Challenges: Pregnancy to Postpartum Period
Minal said the pregnancy period was smooth and easy, but she readily admitted that the post-partum period was not always easy. She shared a few of her problems dealing with postpartum health, saying, “It was tough after my pregnancy because I fell sick.” There’s also mom guilt—that feeling of guilt whenever you leave your child to do something else. Minal’s openness with what happened physically as well as emotionally during postpartum recovery made her emphasize a supportive environment. She did admit that she received much emotional support from her family and friends, which made things less arduous for her, but she knew such was not the case for every young mother.
Building a New Home Life with Her Partner
Minal also shared how she chose to return to her husband’s house after delivery instead of going back to her mother’s, as is the norm in most Asian households. She wanted him to be there for the child and to experience with her the difficulties she was facing. “I wanted to share this experience with him, to let him see what I was experiencing, and to help him appreciate the realities of being a mom,” she said. Minal said, “Though they are always around, I do everything on my own about child care.”
Read more: Minal Khan Shares Her Journey To Motherhood And Struggles
A Word to Young Mothers
Minal Khan advises new moms and pregnant women that motherhood is very fulfilling but calls for sacrificing many things for little time. She mused over how she’s learned to balance career ambition with personal life. The child will come first, but she is passionate about returning to work at the right time. To a young mother, she’d say: “Take it one day at a time. Know that it’s okay to ask for help and to give yourself grace as you grow with your child.”
It’s Minal’s insight into motherhood that has resonated with everyone who has felt the glamour but forgotten it in the very real moment of depth, resilience, and love that characterizes each mother’s journey.
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