Female students who have babies while still in school face a myriad of challenges. Stories of discrimination, not only from fellow learners but also teachers are not isolated cases. And before you can find someone in whom you can trust and share worst fears, experiences or start looking for a dependable solution to your term papers, it may be too late to make it. Admittedly, pregnancy is no mean feat for a new mother, who is also a student. It is a new experience that involves emotions and … [Read more...]
Postpartum Depression is Real – Take Action!
January 22, 2014 by
Having a baby is an exciting event. However, along with the joy, excitement and euphoria that surrounds the birth of a baby, many women experience feelings of depression as well as increased sensitivity, tearfullness and irritability. A woman might worry that she will not be a good mother, or that her relationship with her husband will be negatively affected by the birth. These anxieties together with unbalanced hormones and extreme fatigue can contribute to drastic mood swings, … [Read more...]