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Pregnancy and Mental Health


Mental Health week and pregnancy loss
Mental health week brought a second involvement of government with charity SANDS and Tommy’s promoting political loud noise about pregnancy loss and miscarriage. Presenting to MP’s and government representatives a SANDS/Tommy’s joint policy to help prevent miscarriage and still births. Reality data was presented to the government representatives a cry for awakening and action for women and children. Pregnancy loss continues at unacceptable levels. Preterm births rate 8% of a
Joy Wisdom
May 24, 20233 min read


Mental Health week - Womens health issues and menopause
Mental health week - Womens health issues and menopause 2023 Mental Health week has spearheaded several projects highlighting women’s mental, emotional health issues. 1 in 4 suffer Psychological disorders. Due to hormonal issues, women suffer depression and anxiety more than men. Further Menopause legislation discussions continue with poor response. suggestions to improve working conditions for women with menopause disorders. Sadly government didn’t see the urgent action re
Joy Wisdom
May 23, 20234 min read


Endometriosis awareness week 4-10th March 2023, article by Joy Wisdom
Endometriosis is the second most common genealogical condition affecting women in the UK. A female health condition ‘Endometriosis’ a disorder where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and/or infertility. A health condition under acknowledged and under supported in today’s medical care spectrum. Globally the situation is mirrored. World Health Authority (WHO) states Endometriosis affects 190 million females globally or approximat
Joy Wisdom
Mar 7, 20234 min read


Breastfeeding ... not all women can
There are reasons why not all women can Breastfeed. Unfortunately, women do feel guilt and shame when they can’t seem to breast feed. Society and family can be harsh on women who don’t try or find it a challenge. The fact is many are in the situation where baby can’t suckle although milk is available. (see information below). The endless siphoning off of breast milk can be daunting, time consuming and unhelpful. With all that effort from mum, milk is often thrown away. Some
Joy Wisdom
Jan 31, 20234 min read


Breast or bottle fed ?
The debate has raged for some time. Studies have shown that there are many benefits if a mother can breast feed her baby including better immunity. 2019 research has identified more subtle differences. Researchers believe infants brain development is involved via the nutritional content of breast milk versus formula. Infants bottle-fed were more likely to be left handed, linking brain processes that decide handedness. Left and right brain development take on specialist funct
mikeconstable6
Jan 9, 20231 min read
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