Mental Health

  • The Importance of Strong Patient-Provider Relationships in Postpartum Care

    The postpartum period can present numerous health challenges that demand careful attention and support. When healthcare providers lack awareness or fail to provide adequate care, the consequences can be severe, especially when women’s health issues and symptoms are not taken seriously. Many women experience their concerns being dismissed. This disregard…

  • From Shock to Acceptance: Emotional Phases of Postpartum Prolapse

    After childbirth, some women experience pelvic organ prolapse, where the pelvic organs drop from their normal position. This can lead to discomfort, urinary issues, and a feeling of heaviness in the pelvic area (among others). Pelvic floor damage can also result in incontinence and other complications, impacting daily life and…

  • From Tradition to Tweets: The Impact of Social Media on Childbirth

    Historical Context of Women’s Health and Childbirth Historical Medical Practices and Beliefs Historically, women’s health, particularly in the context of childbirth, has been surrounded by numerous myths and misconceptions. In many cultures, childbirth was shrouded in secrecy, with women’s reproductive health being a taboo subject. Medical practices were often based…

  • Sex After Childbirth – What women need to know

    What women need to know about sex after childbirth. 10 topics to think about.