by Gabriella Ignacz | Jun 26, 2019 | Expert Talks, Postnatal
The idea feels almost radical. To have in-home postpartum support freely available to everyone may sound like an unattainable dream – and yet, a small nonprofit in Santa Fe, New Mexico has made it happen. Many Mothers provides free in-home support to every local...
by Gabriella Ignacz | Nov 21, 2018 | Postnatal, Pregnancy & Birth
The first few weeks of postpartum are recognised around the world as a crucial time. This period that lasts around 42 days is marked in numerous cultures, and not just in traditional societies: think six-week check up in the UK, US or Canada. This is roughly the...
by Gabriella Ignacz | Oct 27, 2018 | Motherhood, Postnatal
If you are a mother, chances are you experienced a massive change in your life once your baby was born. I’m not just talking about post-pregnancy bellies or sleepless nights; I’m talking about feeling all over the place because there are a million things you now have...
by Gabriella Ignacz | Oct 10, 2018 | Motherhood, Postnatal, Wellbeing
New mums are usually familiar with the name “oxytocin”: it is a hormone widely known for the important role it plays in childbirth and breastfeeding. It’s responsible for the contractions of the uterus during labour, and also for milk production and...
by Gabriella Ignacz | Oct 3, 2018 | Expert Talks, Postnatal, Pregnancy & Birth
Baby brain gets a bad reputation – but it’s actually a wonderful thing. Baby brain, mommy brain, pregnancy brain, nappy brain, “momnesia”: all these terms mean the same thing. They refer to the cognitive decline many women experience during...
by Gabriella Ignacz | Sep 22, 2018 | Motherhood, Postnatal
Many things change once you become a mother. Apart from the obvious changes to your daily routine (and not to mention your nighttime one!) there will also be some changes that are more gradual and subtle. You will probably find that your priorities change –...
