Grief after pregnancy loss
Grief after pregnancy loss is rarely talked about, yet it is a devastating experience for many women and their partners. To start us off, we will outline a few definitions to better understand pregnancy loss and grief. Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy...
How to help your friend after pregnancy loss
Pregnancy loss is a common occurrence, but this does not make it an easy experience for affected women. Statistics show that about 20% of pregnant women will experience pregnancy loss. This translates to 1 in every 4 women who are...
Improving Maternal Mental Health
September is Suicide Awareness Month and every year, the 10th of September is observed as International Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day. This is an important day globally as it underscores the need to reduce suicides as well as improve mental...
Weaning Wednesday – Delicious Mince Meat Recipe
Tunza Mama has a weekly weaning series dubbed #WeaningWednesday where we share information and offer support for mothers and their families as they transition from Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) to Introducing solids. The WHO recommends that EBF be done for the...
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...
Obstetric Fistula
An obstetric fistula is an abnormal hole that forms between a woman’s vagina and her bladder or rectum. The opening forms after prolonged obstructed labour in cases where a woman in labour does not get medical attention quickly. According to...
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...