You’ve probably imagined it a thousand times in the past few months…that magical moment when you first meet your baby. Except, for some women, it turns out to be not so magical. Some mothers do feel an instant rush of love and connection with their baby. Others bond with their baby gradually over weeks and […]
When do traditional postnatal practices fail the new mother?
If you are an expectant mother, you probably want to feel valued, loved, and nurtured after giving birth. At the same time, you don’t want to give up your independence or adopt cultural practices that aren’t a good fit with your modern lifestyle. The drawbacks of traditional postnatal practices Recently, there’s been a surge of […]