There is no “normal”, but there is definitely “abnormal”. Many of us are anxious to discuss our periods, feel “they aren’t that bad”, or “many people have it worse”, or even “they used to be ok before kids, that’s just what happens after babies”. The reality is that...
Victoria Kotasthane
Postnatal Depression
What is Postnatal Depression? This is different to the “baby blues” that many women experience in the first few days after having a baby, and which resolves quickly. Many women, especially new mums, will experience some of these symptoms for a day or two, but if these...
Covid Vaccine, The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Last week I had my first covid vaccine- the AstraZeneca vaccine. Developed by a team based in Oxford, UK, this vaccine has had some really bad press recently. I’ve got to be honest, it floored me. I spent 3 days off work, feeling really unwell, with high fevers,...
Periods…What’s Normal?
There is no “normal”, but there is definitely “abnormal”. Many of us are anxious to discuss our periods, feel “they aren’t that bad”, or “many people have it worse”, or even “they used to be ok before kids, that’s just what happens after babies”. The reality is that...







