One of the few sources of truth in my childhood was Pippi Longstocking, even though she told quite a few lies. But her lies were nothing like the lies or half-truths adults told, or the poor and unpractical education I received. Besides that, I had access to a whole library of children’s books, which filled…
Pain is often perceived as an enemy — something to avoid, suppress, or numb. From childhood, we are taught to seek comfort and safety and avoid suffering. However, when viewed through the lens of psychology, philosophy, and personal development, pain is not just an obstacle but a necessary component of growth. Just as the body…
The social, psychological, and physiological changes that accompany childbirth are often not openly discussed or oversimplified. There is a certain standard in society that the birth of a child should be a “happy event”, but this narrative does not take into account all the difficulties that accompany this process, especially when the pregnancy was not…
How to be in shape after a period of no physical activity or childbirth. Diaphragmatic breathing Since late childhood, I had the feeling that I was breathing somehow wrong. But how one earth one can breathe wrong, I thought. And then I grew up and learned that from birth babies breathe properly – with diaphragmatic…
For me 2020 was a year of great return to the world of Ukrainian-language books. For various reasons, I have ignored our market since the beginning of the war. As it turned out, Ukraine made a real publishing breakthrough. In fact, since 2015 there has been a significant jump in the number of new publishers,…
Hardly anyone will disagree that the last few months have been particularly difficult, there’s some irregular chaos in space, and none of the many topics for articles have been finding a response in my heart and, consequently, in the universe. In such periods, it’s difficult to remember how to make yourself feel a little better….
I once tried to make a list of parenting books, but that time it was made on the basis of recommendations found in the Web, and now it’s very, very funny to me. But let’s leave it for the history and overall picture. Today is the time for a second try, and this time most…
What should the postpartum period of a healthy person look like? Firstly, ideally, the body should be physically prepared for pregnancy and childbirth—there are specific exercise routines designed for such purposes. However, this does not eliminate the need for special care during postpartum recovery. The postpartum period is considered to last 6–8 weeks, which is…
I’m congratulating myself — and you — on developing a genuine interest in hormones and nutrition. This will grow into a series of informative and practical articles. Why Track Your Menstrual Cycle? Today, there are many convenient apps to track your cycle. If you’re also using the sympto-thermal or Creighton method — even better! These…
I decided to share some insights about everyday culture in the broadly defined “Arabia” — the wider Arab world. Specifically, about the female body after childbirth, motherhood, and care during the first days of a baby’s life. There is much to learn, to be surprised by — and most importantly, to rethink. Recognition of Labor:…
