# Report: Modern Day Mothers Feel “Intense Pressure” To Be Perfect

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/wellbeing/mind-mental-health/report-modern-day-mothers-feel-intense-pressure-to-be-perfect/
- Published: 2023-04-24T09:00:00+10:00
- Author: Clare Whitfield

## _A report has revealed that modern day mothers are feeling “intense pressure” to be perfect._

Just when you thought motherhood might be easier with modern technology over the
years, a report showed that it’s only getting tougher.

The report titled, “Mums of Young Ones: Understanding Modern Motherhood,” was recently
released by Sydney-based market research company, The Korn Group, conducted by Neer
Korn, detailing the concerns of modern day mothers.

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![Mother working on laptop while baby sleeps on the couch at home](https://i0.wp.
com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/perfect.jpg?resize=634%2C423&
quality=89&ssl=1 "Mother Working on Laptop with Baby Sleeping Nearby at Home")

Neer Korn told [Nine Honey](http://honey.nine.com.au/2017/04/05/16/15/mother-judgement-why-mums-judge-hurtful-advice-kids-stop-keep-quiet)
about the pressure that modern day mothers feel. She said:

> _“The vast majority of women we spoke with admitted they felt like they were constantly
> operating under a “damned if you do and damned if you don’t” environment._
> _“And it’s not just judgement from other mums these women are worried about, but
> from society in general online or on the street.”_

 

![Mother with baby in a sling enjoying a peaceful moment outdoors](https://i0.wp.
com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/motherhood2.jpg?resize=1500%
2C1000&quality=89&ssl=1 "Mother Carrying a Baby in a Park During Daytime")

Korn also talked about the pressures to be perfect mums, published on the company’s
website.

> _“Guilt is innate to motherhood, mothers aspire to not care, and can often recognise
> their misplaced guilt but being able to shake it off is another thing._
> _“The pressure to be the perfect mum seems intense, especially for first time 
> mums. Letting go of these impossible expectations is liberating. It’s no surprise
> that mums loved the movie Bad Moms,”_ she said.

Ms Korn also found that modern day mothers are more involved online and on social
media, giving rise to mummy bloggers, and opening discussion boards which means 
that mothers now have access to each others advice and reassurance.

![Mother and child sharing a happy moment in a bright modern kitchen highlighting
the importance of](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/
04/motherhood.jpg?resize=1500%2C1000&quality=89&ssl=1 "Mother and Young Child Playing
Joyfully at Home Representing Modern Motherhood and Family Bonding")

However, Ms Korn said that although the online community can be helpful for many
mothers, it is important to be cautious about the source of the information. “The
study found that mums wish they just trusted themselves more. There’s too much advice
and information out there. They wish they weren’t so afraid to go with their gut
feelings,” she said.

Well, after all, mothers know best.

Source: Dailymail.co.uk

![Mother and infant peacefully resting highlighting modern motherhood pressures](
https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/motherhood3.jpg?
resize=1000%2C1500&quality=89&ssl=1 "Mother and Baby Sleeping Peacefully Together
in Bed")

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 Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical
home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney,
she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school 
age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience
in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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