Chemical Pregnancies
Not getting pregnant when you want to get pregnant can be very stressful. Although reasons for not being able to conceive can be many but believe it or not a lot of times we do get pregnant and the pregnancy finishes before we even knew we were pregn... Read more
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The Fast of a Lifetime
One mother’s fast becomes an act of
solidarity with her son who suffers from a rare disease that prevents him from
eating food. What if that fast lasted a
lifetime? What if there was never an
iftar?
Nancy Mahmoud is a former ... Read more
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A mother’s start all over again
Khadija and Umar were the young couple that was anxiously
awaiting the birth of their first son. Like most new generation moms, Khadija
spent most of her time reading about pregnancy to ensure she is well aware of
the do’s and don’ts o... Read more
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Factors and Symptoms of Post Partum Depression
Pre disposing factors of Post Partum Depression
Very often we get to hear “there is no such thing as
depression” and our feelings are ignored or even ridiculed or scorned. In Pakistan
this negative perspective exists and prevents new... Read more
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How to handle Post Partum Depression
Taking care of your new born should be a joy and not a
burden. If you feel overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, then speak to someone
you trust. Try to connect with another woman, preferably someone who has
already been through the process of birth... Read more
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Postpartum Psychosis
Postpartum
psychosis is a much more serious condition than post partum depression. It is a
separate mental illness, which involves a complete break with reality. Although
sometimes confused with or erroneously referred to as postpartum depression,... Read more
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Post Partum Depression
What is PPD?
Postpartum Depression is a form of clinical depression which
can affect women, (and even men but less frequently), after the birth of a
child. Postpartum depression occurs in women after they have given birth,
usually in the first ... Read more
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