Navigation the Postpartum Maze: A Year of Mini Menopause
Birthing a child is an unforgettable event, but let's speak about the often-overlooked postpartum phase. You may not realise that you've just finished a year-long trip that feels like mini menopause as you celebrate your child's first birthday. Hormone Rollercoaster: As your body changes throughout pregnancy, hormones alter afterwards. High oestrogen and progesterone levels during pregnancy plummet, causing mood swings, hot flushes, and maybe tears. Sleep Problems: First-year postpartum sleep deficit is common. From midnight feedings to early morning wake-up calls, you've probably heard of "mum brain." Sound familiar? It's your body's [...]