Motherhood changes everyone who experiences it. While it may seem that some women are just getting on with life as normal, beneath the surface there can be much more going […]
No matter where a mother is in the world, her struggles can be remarkably similar. For example, our European Safe Motherhood survey of expectant and new mothers in 2016 revealed […]
There is much made of the postpartum period, but perhaps not enough, given it lasts forever. The life changing experience that is motherhood brings many unimaginable highs, but the mundane […]
As Safe Motherhood Week draws to a close, we want to thank all the mothers who have shared their stories with us this week, and throughout the year. Many women […]
Everyone would agree that motherhood should be a safe and positive experience for all. The reality is that this is not the case for a large proportion of women. Whether […]
Before you became a mother, did you swear to yourself that despite acquiring this new title it would not change who you are? Many mothers-to-be make the same promises to […]
New mothers often don’t speak up about one of the toughest parts of new motherhood – the unsolicited advice that family, friends, and even strangers feel entitled to offer. Sometimes […]