A stale, menstrual blood smell is the main attribute of lochia, otherwise known as postpartum vaginal discharge. Women are likely to pass dark to bright red blood with small clots. It is also heavier than normal menstrual blood and lasts a bit longer. However, …
Hi, there soon-to-be-mama, I’m glad that you asked this question because, frankly, I didn’t (biggest mistake I made!). I packed every baby essential and made sure that I packed everything from the socks to the swaddle blankets, but I didn’t give second thoughts about …
Yes, your hair texture, color, and type can change during and after pregnancy. For some, there are only subtle changes, while some women experience complete changes in their hair type- from straight to curly or vice versa. The main reason behind this is the …
Postpartum hair problems are more common than you realize, affecting up to 50% of women who just gave birth. Oily scalp is one such problem that can’t be solved by increasing the number of times you shampoo. Mild shampoo, baking soda with shampoo, and …
Loss of appetite after delivery can lead to serious fatigue and lack of energy. Your body will deplete its resources to maintain your milk supply when breastfeeding and not taking in enough calories. The concern here isn’t just your milk drying up, but not …