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“My period has been heavy since I was a teenager. I thought that was simply how my body worked.” But bleeding heavily for years does not automatically make it normal or harmless. If you regularly soak through pads, wake at … Continue reading →

Every month, you miss work because of your period.Every month, someone tells you, “It’s normal. Just endure it.” Period pain is common. But pain that regularly stops you from working, sleeping, eating, or carrying out your normal activities should not … Continue reading →

“PUT THAT COLD WATER DOWN. YOU’RE ON YOUR PERIOD!” Who warned you about this? Many women grew up believing that cold water makes menstrual cramps worse or prevents menstrual blood from flowing properly. But there is no convincing evidence that … Continue reading →

“We’ve reached six months. So tomorrow, what exactly do I feed this baby?” Pap is probably the first suggestion you’ll hear. But must it be pap? Can you give a whole egg? And does starting food mean stopping breastfeeding? For … Continue reading →

“My baby is big and plump on breast milk alone. Surely that means she is getting everything she needs?” Not necessarily, especially after six months. A baby can look well fed and still be short of iron. From around six … Continue reading →

“My child is three and still wants to breastfeed. I am tired and ready to stop. Does that make me a bad mother?” No. The recommendation says breastfeeding can continue for two years or beyond. It does not say that … Continue reading →

“Put pepper on your nipples. Once she tastes it, she will stop breastfeeding.” Please don’t do this. Pepper or an unknown bitter substance can irritate your child’s mouth, skin or eyes. It turns breastfeeding, a familiar source of food and … Continue reading →

“Don’t do family planning while breastfeeding. It will dry up your milk.” How many mothers have avoided contraception because someone gave them this warning? The truth is that breastfeeding mothers have several family-planning options. But safe for breastfeeding does not … Continue reading →