Tag: women
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How to Help a New Mama: Understanding the Psychological Changes that Come with Motherhood
Becoming a mother is a unique experience that can be both fascinating and daunting. It is a transition that brings a variety of psychological changes, transforming the identity, priorities, relationships and emotional landscape of a woman. The process of giving birth and caring for a newborn can be a roller coaster of emotions, filled with…
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The Birth of a Mother
We go through pregnancy, labour and delivery, and a child is born. Along with a child, a mother is born too. The term “matrescence” was coined by medical anthropologist Dana Raphael (1975) who labels it as a period of transition quite similar to adolescence where a mother-to-be experiences dramatic hormonal, physical, and emotional changes including…
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Reflecting on International Women’s Day
Being a woman is a multifaceted and complex experience that is shaped by a variety of factors including biology, culture, society, and personal experiences. It can involve navigating social and political structures that have historically marginalised and oppressed women, as well as navigating personal identities and relationships. Leading up to International Women’s Day, I had…
