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First-Time Mom: Navigating Motherhood Without Losing Your Mind
Women, especially in Africa, are expected to be strong, to bear it all, and to know what to do when it comes to motherhood. In 2022, a study by the National Institutes of Health showed that 24% of nursing mothers in East African countries suffered from postpartum depression. The most worrying part is that the majority of these women don’t even know that those lingering feelings of sadness, confusion, and anger are actually pointing to PPD. Don’t get me wrong, babies are cute
Feb 284 min read


Your Mental Health Matters: A Reminder for Every Mother to Seek Help
Hey, Lovely Mama I see you. Not just the laughter and the strength you show the world, but the silent moments the heavy sighs, the sleepless nights, the way your heart sometimes feels too full and too empty all at once. In Africa, and across the world, many women silently carry a burdensome weight. Anxiety and depression are far more common than we often speak about. Studies show that around 29% of pregnant women in East Africa experience anxiety and that’s just one piece of
Feb 283 min read
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