Who’s the Moma? Meet the Mama Behind Momabee

Who’s the Moma? Meet the Mama Behind Momabee

May 12, 2025 Marisca van Vuuren

Meet the mama behind Momabee, a baby-obsessed Occupational Therapist who turned her own rocky motherhood journey—complete with tongue ties, milk leaks, and sleep struggles—into a warm, evidence-based support hub for parents.

Hi, I’m the mama behind Momabee — a baker with a self-proclaimed breastfeeding obsession, baby-loving Occupational Therapist, and passionate fan of all things tiny, wiggly, and adorable (yes, I’m talking about babies).

But before I became the go-to hive for baby feeding, sleep, potty training, and developmental support, I was just another mama knee-deep in muslins, milk leaks, and late-night Google spirals that started with, “Is it normal for my baby to...?” (Your baby is OK. Don’t panic.) We all need the reassurance that this is normal.

Let’s rewind.

My journey into motherhood wasn’t all lullabies and perfectly curated Instagram moments. My little one came into this world with a tongue tie, a latch like a piranha, and the biggest will to stay awake... except when I needed to be on time for an appointment. Then she slept “like a baby.” What a lie of a phrase, I thought at the time.

We navigated nipple pain, pumping mysteries, milk oversupply, and enough feeding challenges to make even the calmest mama question everything.

Add to that my background as a qualified Occupational Therapist — someone who should have had all the answers — and you’d think I’d breeze through it all. Spoiler alert: I didn’t. But I learned. Mostly, I learned not to listen to what everyone else said my baby should be doing, and instead to follow the right advice and my baby’s cues.

And that’s how Momabee was born.

So, what’s the buzz about?

Momabee is where science meets softness. It’s a place where evidence-based care dances with the everyday chaos of raising tiny humans. I work with families to support:

  • Infant Feeding — Breast, bottle, tongue tie, late-night sessions? I’ve been there. I’ll help you find your rhythm.
  • Baby & Toddler Sleep — No cry-it-out trauma here. Just gentle, responsive support.
  • Potty Training — Yes, even the stubborn ones. I’ve got your back.
  • Child Development — From tummy time to milestone mysteries, I’m here to help your little bee thrive.

But Momabee isn’t just about babies. It’s about you, Mama.

I’m knee-deep in this — exhausted and possibly holding a cold cup of coffee. You don’t need another mama telling you how amazingly easy the journey was for them. You need a gentle plan, an understanding heart, and someone who truly gets it.

That’s me. I’m your people.

So, if you’re looking for a non-judgy, therapy-driven, sleep-deprived-but-still-smiling mama who will celebrate your wins, troubleshoot the hard bits, and remind you that you’re doing an amazing job — I’m your Moma. Let’s grow your hive!

About Marisca van Vuuren

Marisca van Vuuren is a contributor to MomaBee. They share insights and expertise on pregnancy and parenting topics.

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