Category: Motherhood

Pregnancy gets a lot of attention. There are hospital appointments, antenatal classes, scans, supplements, baby shopping, delivery plans, family advice, and endless conversations about preparing for birth. But after delivery, something often changes. The attention shifts quickly to the baby, and the mother is expected to adjust almost immediately. She is expected to recover, feed…

Pregnancy is often spoken about as if medical care alone is enough. If a woman is attending antenatal appointments, taking her supplements, and seeing a doctor when needed, it can look like she is getting all the pregnancy support she needs. But for many women, that is not the full reality. Pregnancy is not only…