Empowering Matrescence: Empathy, Individuality, and Redefining Motherhood
In Palestinian culture, new Mamas are often pressured to embody a picture-perfect image of selflessness and unending joy, while their personal experiences go unnoticed. It's time to embrace empathy and create space individuality in matrescence while honouring the communal. Let us celebrate the highs and lows, challenge the role of sacrifice, and empower Mamas to define their own narratives, free from judgment and unrealistic expectations.
Maternal Mirroring: Beyond the Mother-Infant Dyad
A sense of strange familiarity started to settle in a few weeks after I had given birth, as if I had know Arafat my whole life. This feeling has since evolved into the beginnings of a wonderful relationship and long lasting bond between us.
Breastfeeding Blues
Breastfeeding has many incredible benefits and advantages, critical to a mother and her new baby. While I absolutely love bonding with my son through breastfeeding, this new experience came with many new emotions and hormonal shits for a breastfeeding beginner.
Choosing Co-Sleeping: Our First Six Months
My journey with Co-Sleeping so far as a new mom.