The impact of your pregnancy on your skin is very much noticeable when you have shed the baby. The extra weight and lax skin you developed in pregnancy that was being masked by the protruding belly begins to manifest itself. The postpartum body come in different shapes and sizes all subject to the different events and weight gains of the…
The hot flashes of birth Are you shocked and exasperated at the amount of heat and sweating you are experiencing following delivery?. Are you having repeated flushes occurring from head to toe several times a day as if you are already in menopause?. Please do not worry too much as these are sometimes a normal occurrence following delivery and like…
What is postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (P-PTSD) The time of delivery is a glorious time for the family but it can sometimes be overwhelming for the new mom and the whole family by extension. It can be such an unaccustomed experience that it is not uncommon for the new mom to feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad, stressed and sometimes out rightly…
You have just delivered and a few days or weeks following that, you notice that you are stiff in the joints on waking up in the morning and cant seem to do your usual chores without feeling these aching pains in your joints. You notice also that the joints are swollen and red. As a new mom, as you are…
The skin reacts in different ways following delivery and this can range from normal to a whole range of allergic and non-allergic conditions with each having its own characteristic presentation and worries that you need to be aware of to be able to get the best outcome for your self and your skin. Some skin conditions after pregnancy may also…
The delivery of your baby is followed by a period of temporary infertility induced by the cessation of your menstrual flow. This amenorrhea that results occurs as a result of the changes in the response of your ovary to your hormonal stimulation. The moment you deliver, the ovary begins to alter it responses to hormonal stimulation from the anterior pituitary.…
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 don’t really understand how they…
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 in all of our communities…
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 all perfectly normal and hence…
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 get alarmed that you may…