Who said being a mom came with a manual? In the most recent episode of the podcast Y Tú Qué Onnda, entitled “Being a mother in 2026: guilt, love and challenges”, hosts Jimena Aguilar, Karina Zambrano and Areli Insunza opened their hearts (and their funniest anecdotes) to demystify the figure of the “perfect mother”. HERE you can listen to the podcast.
Under the production of Nueva Network and QuéOnnda, this special installment for Mother’s Month reminded us that, even though we are in 2026, fears, hormones and social pressures are still the daily bread for women who decide to give life.
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Jimena Aguilar, with that spark that characterizes her, confessed that her entry into motherhood was not exactly a movie.
“I was very afraid to go to the operating room; I had never been in one in my life. My heart was racing,” she said of her first cesarean section.
However, she shared that magical moment that many people experience: the moment when her son Pablito was handed to her and, by magic (or biology), she knew exactly what to do.
For her part, Areli Insunza emphasized the intensity of that love that “fills your spirit,” but also recognized that motherhood is a constant learning process that never ends.
As the saying goes: “small son, small problem; big son, big problem”.
Breastfeeding, “little things” and the pressure of the “La Leche League”.
One of the most controversial and funny moments of the episode was when they talked about feeding babies.
Between the “La Leche League” and the grandmothers’ advice, the hostesses recalled how society judges every decision.
“There is no such thing as the best, the best is what suits you,” said Areli, recalling her challenge to maintain exclusive breastfeeding while working.
Jimena laughingly recalled how in her TV job everyone took care of her baby, to the point that she ended up tasting cakes and tamales ahead of time thanks to her office colleagues!
Side B: Natural childbirth vs. C-section
The debate became intense when Karina Zambrano recounted her experience with natural childbirth and the famous hormonal “ecstasy” that is so much talked about.
Between hips that don’t lie and contractions that seem to have no end, the hosts explored how each body experiences the miracle of birth in a unique way, breaking the taboos that one way is “better” than the other.
In the end, the episode landed on a point where they all agreed: the support of family and grandmothers is the real lifeline.
Jimena thanked her in-laws for their unconditional support in the absence of her own mother, while Areli acknowledged that her son was “raised as a grandmother,” an experience that gave her the peace of mind necessary to continue with her successful professional career.
The episode is now available on all audio platforms, such as Apple Podcast and Spotify, where you can also listen to other titles promoted by QuéOnnda and Nueva Network, such as Jimena Aguilar el Podcast.
What about you, Onnda? Do you identify with the “cositas” mom who makes the kindergarten costumes or are you one of those who prefer to let your children learn at their own pace?
Filed under: Challenges of being a mother in 2026
