Postpartum Health and Freedom
The often quoted mantra that for new moms, feeling sad and unhappy is a normal norm is an unfortunate statement. This becomes more worrisome when it is noted that it is repeated by those that should be in the know. It hides the fact that so many moms suffer untold pain and heartache that we […]
Rethinking postpartum anemia Anemia is still a leading cause of morbidity in every part of the globe and is still a source of serious public health concern as it can be devastating to the family when it affects the parents. It is an easily preventable illness when we undertake simple measures that are obtainable locally […]
Every new mom desires a return to a normal way of life following delivery and can’t wait for this to happen and quick as well. This is why you engage in activities like exercise, healthy eating, tummy trimming, yoga and all sorts all in search of that quick return to your prenatal life. These are […]
DO NOT FREEK OUT PLEASE Your hair becomes very lush, lustrous and full during pregnancy and you feel so excited as if you are a supermodel with all that fullness. It is a sad tale then when you start losing the vibe after delivery even at a faster rate compared to pre pregnancy that you […]
The anus has always taken a fair share of the brunt of the delivery process, second only to the vagina itself. The trauma, the injuries and the pain inflicted on the anus results in the leakage of primarily gas in most mild cases and in the severe cases actual pooh from the anus results when […]
When the word incontinence is mentioned following delivery there is this sinking feeling that envelopes the room that if you haven’t heard the word before you automatically will realize that something devastating has occurred to you. Incontinence simply is the involuntary leakage of urine from your vagina when you cough, laugh or sneeze as a […]
Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach linings that occurs as a result of the effect of the hydrochloric acid released for the breakdown of our meals on the inner linings or membranes of the stomach. Postpartum gastritis is that gastritis that results following delivery. it is the result of the interaction between the stomach […]