Postpartum Psychosis: What Every Mother and Support Person Should Know When we talk about postpartum mental health, conversations often center around the baby blues or postpartum depression. But there is another condition that deserves more awareness: postpartum psychosis. It is rare, but it is serious. And because it can develop quickly, knowing what to look for can be incredibly important. What is postpartum psychosis? Postpartum psychosis is a serious mental health emergency that can occur after childbirth. Psychosis can also occur during pregnancy or following pregnancy loss, which is why it is important to think about this as part of perinatal mental health , not only postpartum health. Postpartum psychosis most commonly develops within the first two weeks after birth, although it can occur later. It affects approximately 1–2 people for every 1,000 births. Although it is rare, it should always be taken seriously. Why awareness matters One of the challenges with postpartum ps...
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Your Voice Matters: How to Advocate for Yourself in Your OB-GYN Healthcare Journey There is something many women are never directly taught in healthcare: you are not just a patient in the room, you are an active participant in your care. Whether you are going in for a routine annual visit, planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or navigating postpartum changes, your voice matters. Your questions matter. Your comfort matters. And yet, many women leave appointments feeling unheard, rushed, or unsure about what just happened. This is where self-advocacy begins. Why speaking up in OB-GYN care is so important Your OB-GYN is there to guide, assess, and support your reproductive health but, they do not live in your body. You do. That means you are the most important source of information in the room. Symptoms, pain levels, emotional changes, irregular cycles, concerns about medications, or even “something just feels off” are all valid reasons to speak up. You do not need to ...
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Welcome to EmpowerHer Voices A space where women are seen, heard, and empowered. I'm Huda Al Tamimi, founder of EmpowerHer Voices, maternal health advocate, public health professional, speaker, and survivor of a life-threatening birth complication. After my own experience with birth trauma, I realized how many women were silently carrying stories of fear, loss, resilience, and healing. Every conversation reminded me that no woman should have to navigate her healthcare journey feeling unheard or alone. This space was created to change that. Here, you'll find honest conversations about pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, women's health, self-advocacy, and healing. You'll also discover educational resources, personal reflections, interviews, and inspiring stories from women who have turned adversity into strength. Whether you're preparing for your first OB-GYN appointment, navigating motherhood, healing after birth trauma, or simply looking for a community that un...