Happy International Women’s Day! There are many ways to mark this special day for yourself.As a woman living in Germany, here are three tips I have found to get closer to the aim of the day, embracing equity. ‘No’ days It may sound counter-intuitive to the goals of IWD day. But sometimes saying no, isContinue reading “International Women’s Day – Germany”
Tag Archives: Motherhood
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”
3 things I didn’t expect about becoming a mother
Becoming a mother has been the most smooth transition. My child is peaceful and joyous. He laughs by himself, he laughs at me, he laughs with me. My partner made sure that I settle into motherhood by taking care of things that he can’t help me with, like my mental well-being or simply grooming things.Continue reading “3 things I didn’t expect about becoming a mother”
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