Preeclampsia and Eclampsia: What You Need To Know
What is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia, previously known as toxemia, is a condition that occurs during pregnancy. Preeclampsia is characterized by high blood pressure in pregnant women who have had no history of high blood pressure. In addition to this, pregnant women...
Weaning stages for your baby
Every Wednesday, Tunza Mama has a series that we call the #WeaningWednesday series. In this series, we are all about weaning your baby and what that looks like. We offer information and an accompanying package available for you. In today’s...
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression (abbreviated PPD) is a maternal mental illness that affects women after child birth. According to Postpartum Support International (PSI), Postpartum Depression affects up to 15% of all new mothers. These rates are thought to be higher in developing...
Self-care for women during the perinatal period
Self-care has become a buzzword in recent times, but what exactly does it mean? According to WHO, self-care refers to ‘the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease and cope with illness with or without the...
Maternal Mental Health
Mental health, in general, refers to an individual’s psychological and emotional wellness. It refers to how we feel, think and act. According to a report by WHO, mental health also includes the ability to cope with life’s daily stressors, be...