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Did You Know that the Brain Shrinks during Pregnancy? Pregnancy Brain Explained.
Posted in2025 Childbirth Motherhood

Did You Know that the Brain Shrinks during Pregnancy? Pregnancy Brain Explained.

After experiencing pregnancy and the acute hardship that it came with, I realized it is more complex than what we are told. Yes, it brings forth life, and it is…
Posted by Nyambura Macharia August 19, 2025
Behind the Facade: The Untold Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth
Posted in2025 Childbirth Motherhood

Behind the Facade: The Untold Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth

Growing up, we were fed the fairy tale of how beautiful it is to be a mother. Pregnancy was depicted as this very beautiful and magical time when, as a…
Posted by Nyambura Macharia July 4, 2025
Childbirth is Rosy, but Roses have Thorns too ;(
Posted inChildbirth Female Issues Life

Childbirth is Rosy, but Roses have Thorns too ;(

you see such posts, about how childbirth is all rosy, do not believe them. Roses have thorns, and they really sting! But that is the prize you must pay to enjoy the "Rose"
Posted by Nyambura Macharia November 27, 2021
Posted inFemale Issues Life Motherhood

These Women Need Compassion, Not Judgement

Yesterday I went to get my hair done. I have a specific lady who does my hair – let’s call her Jane. Jane has always worked from home since I…
Posted by Nyambura Macharia November 17, 2021
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