Patuma Banda, like most Malawian women, was a farmer. Her husband made a small income with his bicycle taxi. In order to feed her family, she grew corn and cassava on the small plot of land left by her father.
Although often stigmatized and not often talked about, miscarriage, also referred to as spontaneous abortion (SAB) by healthcare providers, is a commonly experienced event in early pregnancy.
Breastfeeding supports the health of both the baby and the breastfeeding person in many ways. Breast milk is the perfect food for babies because it has evolved along with humans to provide the proper nutrition.
Having a baby can be one of the most exciting and scary times in a person’s life. There is a lot of anticipation about what the new baby will be like, how an expectant parent’s life will change, and both how and when the delivery will occur.
Many pregnant individuals are curious about the immediate effect of delivering a baby vaginally. Many have heard stories about getting “cut” during the delivery or needing stitches for tearing.
During pregnancy and postpartum, also called the perinatal period, we always pay attention to physical health. We tend to think about mental health far less, even though mental health changes are one of the most common complications of birth.
How we feed our infants is one of the first choices we make after birth. There are many benefits for both the infant and the breastfeeding person. These include mental health benefits.
Prenatal care is the care provided to a pregnant person during the course of the pregnancy. It can be offered as an in-person appointment or as a telemedicine visit.
