How much does it cost to birth a child in your country? I have been mulling over this question. You see, I didn’t pay anything out of pocket despite having major unexpected surgery. But, on the other hand, I know of women who had to cough up thousands of US dollars just for primary birthingContinue reading “Cost of Giving Birth in Germany”
Category Archives: Black Women
3 things about motherhood that surprised me
I knew motherhood would be a massive change in my life. And I thought I was ready for that change. After all, I always loved and embraced change in my career and personal life. So I have always been prepared to move with the times even when it wasn’t very comfortable. So why was IContinue reading “3 things about motherhood that surprised me”
Breast milk, yes please! World Breastfeeding week 2021
Liquid gold! Breast milk has come a long way to be recognized in Germany. Breastfeeding was once frowned upon, but in the last three decades, it has been encouraged. Before my baby, I assumed that breastfeeding was automatic. I mean, I saw it around me while growing up, and no one batted an eyelid whenContinue reading “Breast milk, yes please! World Breastfeeding week 2021”
How to support your pregnant friend
For first-time mothers, knowing what they need precisely in terms of support can be a challenge. So here are some ways you can support your friend. I was pregnant in the summer of 2020. If you remember, it was the summer of lockdowns and limited human contact. It was the corona summer. For the mostContinue reading “How to support your pregnant friend”
Black Womxn Empowerment Day in Frankfurt
The month of July ended on an absolute high as black women from all over Germany met in Frankfurt for an empowerment session. I traveled about 3 hours from Bonn to Frankfurt just for this event. And I was not the only one. I met Cynthia who came from Stuggart and Dorcas who came fromContinue reading “Black Womxn Empowerment Day in Frankfurt”
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