Tag: postpartum mental health

HEALTH & WELLNESS

World Breastfeeding Week: Breastfeeding challenges that increase emotional stress

Breastfeeding is often described as a natural experience, but for many new mothers, it comes with physical and emotional challenges. According to the Foundation for Female Health Awareness, while breastfeeding offers important health benefits for both mother and baby, difficulties with breastfeeding can impact the mental health of the breastfeeding person. When left unattended, these […]

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

How to protect your mental health during the 1st year of motherhood

The first year of motherhood is often described as magical, but it can also be emotionally and physically demanding. Between sleepless nights, changing routines and the pressure to ‘do it all’, many new mothers experience stress, anxiety, and feelings of overwhelm. According to the World Health Organisation, 13% of women who have just given birth […]

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