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…

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….

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:…

I’ll say it right away: I don’t regret stuffing myself with chocolate during the first two months—not one bit. It gave me just enough endorphins to survive. But if it were up to me, I’d have stayed in that sweet, brand-new maternity ward with its balanced five-meal-a-day routine for a few years. Even now, when…

After giving birth, a woman’s body often undergoes many changes. One of the common ones is the separation of the abdominal muscles – diastasis recti. They often go back on their own, but they often need additional help. In any case, gentle strengthening of the body after childbirth will never hurt. Diastasis and types of…