Becoming a mum changes everything — but does it mean saying goodbye to the netballer you used to be? 🏐❤️In this episode of Held Ball, Georgi is joined by Alison for an honest conversation about returning to netball after having children, navigating motherhood and finding your sporting identity again.From childcare logistics and mum guilt to changes in confidence, fitness and body image, we explore the realities that can make returning to sport feel like a much bigger challenge than simply pulling on your trainers and stepping back onto court.We talk about missing your teammates, comparing yourself to the player you were before children, worrying about whether you still belong, and learning to embrace the player you are today — not the one you think you should be.Because being a mum doesn't mean you stop being an athlete. And taking time for yourself isn't selfish. 💕🏐 In this episode:Who were you before becoming a mum — and what did netball mean to you?The impact of pregnancy and motherhood on sporting identityThe nerves, excitement and challenges of returning to courtBody confidence, fitness and letting go of pre-baby expectationsUnderstanding your body and finding the right support when returning to exerciseChildcare, mum guilt and making time for yourselfFinding your place in a team after time awayWhat coaches and clubs can do to support mums returning to sportWhy your return doesn't have to look like anyone else'sThe importance of community, belonging and leading by example for your children🌸 NETBALLHer SpotlightGeorgi is proud to be the NetballHer Champion for Worcestershire and shares why accessible information and supportive conversations around pregnancy, postnatal recovery and returning to netball matter. Explore the NetballHer resources here: https://netballher.co.uk/pre-and-post-natal/The biggest takeaway?You don't have to be the same player you were before children. You don't have to return on anyone else's timeline. And you certainly don't have to feel guilty about doing something that makes you happy.Returning might mean playing competitively, training once a week, taking things slowly or simply finding your way back to the community you love. Your journey is yours to define.🎧 Whether you're a mum thinking about returning to netball, a coach supporting players through motherhood, or a club looking to create a more inclusive environment, this episode is for you.Because sometimes, the goal isn't to find the old you. It's to discover who you are now.Mum on court. Player at heart. Always part of the team. ❤️