Motherhood

It was sometime during the year 2010 when my mother was hospitalised. She had been suffering from profuse bleeding for close to a month, and a week before being admitted, I had witnessed her staying up all night from agonising pain. My mother has…

When Nua asked me to share my experiences of pregnancy during lockdown, I was both excited and nervous. Excited because I hadn’t written anything in a long time and nervous because I was worried it wouldn’t resonate with people, be either too chirpy or…

How often do we end up telling our mothers we don’t need their advice? And yet, every single time, we realise our lives are made a thousand times easier with our mother’s tips. A girl’s first period is a huge milestone for her and…

I have never been able to read parenting blogs and books even though I do buy them under an illusion of self-development. The reason I can’t read these books is because I can’t shake the feeling that they are trying to “tell” me something…

If you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or annoyed juggling motherhood and multiple other roles, you are not alone. In fact, the pandemic-induced crisis and lockdown appears to have exacerbated these feelings for many women irrespective of geographic, social, or educational status. Attending to deadlines,…

The 9-month break has ended! Your first period after your delivery is coming; here’s what you should expect from your postpartum period: When will you get it? If you’re breastfeeding, the timing could vary during hormonal changes that affect the reproductive cycle. Some women…

In the initial days and weeks after childbirth, a mother goes through various emotions like awe, joy and bliss. She may also experience difficult feelings, including sadness. Emotions of sadness, that follow childbirth, are known as the ‘Baby Blues’ or ‘Postpartum Blues’. The Baby…

How my period is going to be after delivery? When will I get periods after delivery? What to expect from my first period after my delivery? These are some of the most frequently asked questions from all time and it’s completely normal to have…