After childbirth and delivery, women tend to experience specific changes that can seem weird at first. One of these changes is with discharge, which is very typical and nothing to worry about. Is yellow discharge after birth normal?  Yes, very much so. This is called lochia, the discharge you get after vaginal delivery. Lochia is very similar to […]

It is very common for women to experience certain variations of mood changes and sensitivity. Postpartum psychosis isn’t something rare that indicates weakness in the mother. Most of the time, it is simply just the after effect of giving birth. To differentiate it from usual illnesses, you have to look out for the signs of […]

Hair loss can affect a person’s self-esteem, confidence, and their overall mental health. This is why for a lot of women who experienced postpartum hair loss, knowing how to regrow hair after pregnancy is an important thing. But what exactly causes postpartum hair loss, and what are the things that women can do about it? Hair Loss […]

You’re a month pregnant now and strangely, all you can think about is eating ice and pickles. As weird as it may sound, you’re not alone. Cravings for food is not unusual among pregnant women, with more than 50% of expectant mothers thinking about eating strange food and other weird pregnancy cravings combination. Here are […]

One of the topics in the world of motherhood at the moment is postpartum rage. While many of us have heard and/or experienced postpartum depression or the “baby blues,” postpartum rage or anger is different. Previously, anger and irritation were considered part of depression and anxiety, but now some experts are screening and learning how […]

After childbirth, parents have to make a lot of adjustments. Both of them have to dedicate a good portion of their time to take care of their newborn. Furthermore, a mother will experience yet another change in her hormonal levels as she recovers from labor and delivery. The lack of time and physical changes often […]

In the Philippines, using guava leaves to heal certain wounds is widely done and accepted. But is it okay to use them as a treatment for postpartum vaginal wounds? Will it be safe to incorporate the leaves of the bayabas tree in hot, vaginal steam? Bayabas as Herbal Medicine: Your Complete Guide What is Vaginal Steaming? Vaginal […]

Postpartum depression is not a normal part of giving birth but is somehow experienced by some mothers. Based on statistics, 50% percent of mothers who are experiencing postpartum depression have already been developing symptoms during their pregnancy. To further understand what this condition is, we must first look into the difference between postpartum depression and […]

Postpartum depression is a common ordeal for mothers. New moms are more vulnerable to this condition since they have an exponential amount of accumulated stress from all the pregnancy changes they have gone through. Other than that, having a newborn can trigger all sorts of emotions. These emotions can overshadow the happiness they feel after […]

Holding your child for the first time after you give birth to them can be an emotional experience. You promise to take care of them and let no harm come to them; however, that doesn't mean you should overlook your own health. Remember, every mother needs to recover after giving birth. Here are some postpartum […]