AllWomenUnite posted: " Many changes occur in a women's body during pregnancy. After delivery, women go out of their way to get their bodies the way they used to. From postpartum diet to daily exercise. But we fail to realize that some things might not ever be the same. For exa" WomenOfColorUnite
Many changes occur in a women's body during pregnancy. After delivery, women go out of their way to get their bodies the way they used to. From postpartum diet to daily exercise. But we fail to realize that some things might not ever be the same. For example, your stretch marks might take years to go away. Postpartum back pain may continue until a decade. YEP, A DECADE! You might scroll through your old prepregnancy photos and want to cry. And it is entirely alright to shed a tear. Our body has done so much. A human body can bear up to 45 dels (units) of pain, yet a mother feels 57 dels (units) of pain when giving birth. Even after the baby is born, we are exhausted and sleep-deprived, slowing down our recovery process. It becomes a problem when our physical health starts affecting our mental state. One in seven women suffers from PPD (postpartum depression). Symptoms can appear anytime during pregnancy to the first 12 months after childbirth. Suicide accounts for about 20% of postpartum death and is the second leading cause of mortality in postpartum women. If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms, don't hesitate to reach out for help.
Pregnancy and motherhood are not a picnic. There will be struggles that mothers need to overcome. For working and single mothers, it may be more challenging than others. Speak to your gynecologist and contact online support groups for assistance.
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