The Vocal Code Unlocked Season 2 Motherhood In Music Part 2 Finding the perfect time to start a family as self employed women in the music industry is tough. Will we lose all our work? Will we be supported? Can we do both? It’s a real shame that many of us have misconceptions that we have to choose one or the other. You may think that having a baby during lockdown when work is sparse, is the perfect time. However without the access to a support network of family and friends, that can also bring huge challenges. Even with a wonderful partner, a healthy home environment and a successful career, it hasn’t always been enough to stop the pressure that many of us put on ourselves when adding motherhood to our roster. The music industry is always moving rapidly and we often forget to look after ourselves properly. Whether you’re someone who needs a plan or can happily go with the flow, motherhood most certainly teaches us to take life one day at a time. We all agree that motherhood has been the best thing we’ve ever done. It has allowed us to take control, be more efficient with our time, take more self care and given us the confidence to just let go. One thing is for sure, we are not alone. We watch each other navigate through the unknown and witness the positive changes. We will take the pandemic as a gift giving us time. Whether we’re having babies pre, during or post lockdown, we will always be adapting and paving new ways for a stronger and more inclusive industry.