Health (Page 13)

post partum psychosis

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My Journey Through Motherhood into Temporary Madness due to Post Partum Psychosis… I had never heard of post partum psychosis before, until it tried to ruin my life. My first-born was born by emergency c-section after a lengthy labour. I believe that the experiences I went through during the first few months after birth, worsened my mental health, which turned into a full-blown psychosis eight months later. My baby had been hospitalised three times during the first few months; stopping breast-feeding was a nightmare after returning to full-time work, and I had untreated depression and anxiety because I hadn’t sought help. Through all these upheavals,Read More…

movember

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Over the last couple of years we have seen a growing interest in men’s physical and mental health especially during the month of November. In fact, in beginning of the month, termed Movember, a number of men start with a clean shave, and grow a moustache during the rest of the month. This gesture aims to raise awareness on men’s health issues including testicular and prostate cancer, depression, anxiety and suicide. This campaign attempts to empower men to lead better, healthier lives. The Movember movement started back in 2003 in Australia however it has now turned global. This lobby does not focus only on physicalRead More…

PMS post menstrual syndrome

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Premenstrual Syndrome, the notorious and misunderstood phrase that has been denouncing women through the years as hysterical. The phrase that many use to invalidate the very real pain and discomfort that several women must endure pre, during and post menstruation. PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome and it is essentially a mixture of symptoms that an overwhelming amount of women experience around a week (or two) before their periods, such symptoms may include: fatigue, depression, mood swings, tender breasts, irritability and food cravings. The list of symptoms is vast and the intensity varies, but it remains common – it effects three in every four menstruating womenRead More…

persona med aesthetics plastic surgery

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I receive many anonymous requests from members of Women for Women with regards to various cosmetic surgery procedures. Many women seem shy to ask directly about cosmetic surgery and it is still quite something not openly discussed amongst women. I therefore decided it would be a great idea if I asked all the questions that we women would usually want to know. I have heard a lot of positive recommendations about Persona so I thought this would be a great place to start from and to see what they have to offer. With Covid-19 confining us indoors and with winter around the corner and numbersRead More…

kickstart weightloss

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In: Fitness and Nutrition, Health

Losing weight is a struggle for many of us. However, by using a holistic approach you can kick start your weight loss journey in a better way… Weight loss is a struggle for a significant number of people. Statistics showing the rate of obesity in our population, in both adults and children, are alarming and many people are aware of the negative implications of excess body weight on health. There are various factors that influence our body weight; our genetics, metabolism, age, lifestyle, eating habits and exercise routine all play a part. Due to the current COVID-19 situation many people have changed their work/fitness routineRead More…

parentcraft services malta

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In: Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health

Parentcraft Services is a free-standing Unit, forming part of the Obstetric Department and situated at Level 1, Block E, Mater Dei Hospital. Parentcraft Services offered by parentcraft midwives provide education and support during and after the pregnancy. While gathering information for this article I had the pleasure to talk to the very dedicated Charge Midwife and Parentcraft Services Coordinator, Louise Bugeja, who took the time to explain in detail the many educational opportunities that are being offered through this unit. Ms Bugeja explained that education is mainly carried out through team meetings offered to expectant mothers/couples, mothers with twin pregnancies, grandparents, and mothers with consecutiveRead More…

healing from ptsd

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Living with PTSD, anxiety and depression isn’t easy. This is the story about how PTSD, anxiety and depression almost took my life away… Living with PTSD, anxiety and depression isn’t easy. It’s struggling to get out of bed every morning, it’s going to work and faking a smile. It’s telling everyone you’re ok when you’re not, just because you do not want to hear ‘oh it’s just a bad day’ again. Feeling tired but not sleepy. Overthinking every little detail. Wondering if you’ve done something wrong, if you said the right thing or the ‘I should have’ or ‘I could have’ moments that constantly takeRead More…

common cancers in women

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When we speak about common cancers in women, we usually find ourselves thinking about breast cancer and cervical cancer. However, when I started researching about leading common cancers in women living in Malta, I came across this chart which clearly mentions various other sites in relation to female cancer (Dalmas, M., 2002). The chart above indicates the incidence rate as well as the mortality rate of the most common cancers in women in Malta. Thus, below we will be skimming through most of these cancers and their symptoms, treatments and other related information. While the data compiled above is related to the years 1998 toRead More…

maltese women who say abortion saved their lives

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Over the past five years many women have shared their abortion experiences in confidence with me.  So far, none of them has ever told me she regrets it. On the contrary most of the women I have spoken to have told me it was the best thing they did, and they have absolutely no regrets.  I would like to share a couple of their experiences. Abortion is about compassion and understanding. UK statistics for 2018 show that 90% of all abortions in the UK happen before 12 weeks. Having a termination before 12 weeks of pregnancy is like having a miscarriage. Maltese women are havingRead More…

breast cancer

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Facing a cancer diagnosis is difficult. It stops us in our tracks, makes us re-evaluate our priorities, sometimes our whole life. It changes our daily routine, disrupts our plans and work commitments. It hits hard those who love us and significantly impacts their lives as well. I have worked for many years at the Breast Clinic, Mater Dei Hospital and could see the effect of cancer diagnosis and treatment on a daily basis. Moreover, I have experienced this first hand when my own father was diagnosed with leukaemia. Our lives revolved around his hospital visits and admissions, cancer treatment and remission. When he took aRead More…