At four weeks postpartum, I returned to work. It’s a decision that many have questioned and even glorified, and I understand why. But I want to make one thing clear: this isn’t a glorification of hustle culture. My return is a reflection of the broken system that fails to support new mothers, especially those who Continue Reading
The journey of motherhood is supposed to be one of joy and anticipation, but for many Black women in England, it’s overshadowed by alarming statistics and disparities in maternal healthcare. Recent analysis has unveiled a troubling reality: Black women are up to six times more likely to experience severe birth complications compared to their white Continue Reading
PCOS patients ‘could be more likely to struggle with memory problems’ – study shows People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to new research. PCOS is a hormonal disorder that is defined by irregular menstruation and elevated levels of androgens. Other symptoms may Continue Reading
Beauty influencer Jessica Pettway died aged 36 from cervical cancer after multiple incorrect medical diagnoses. The prominent beauty, fashion and lifestyle YouTube star passed away on March 11, 2024, just nine months after she was diagnosed with Stage 3 cervical cancer. The influencer broke the news of her shock diagnosis to fans on social media after Continue Reading
CYSTERS PRESENTS: MARGINALISED AND MENOPAUSAL A leading reproductive and mental health charity has announced their inaugural reproductive themed event, Marginalised and Menopausal. Designed to shed light on the unique needs and experiences of historically marginalised communities during their journey through the menopause, the event will feature talks from a host of keynote speakers, including This Continue Reading
Sharing her own experiences of living with endometriosis, Emily Morrison highlights the ‘triple injustice’ in knowledge and evidence, gender identity, and social policy that perpetuate health inequity. This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) brought mixed feelings for me. My appreciation for the activism that has continued to drive women’s rights since 1909 sits alongside my Continue Reading
8 things I’ve learnt since my miscarriage This piece contains material of a highly sensitive nature including miscarriage, loss and bereavement that may be triggering for some individuals. Please do get in touch if you feel you need to talk to someone further. This was a piece I never thought I’d write. I’m not a Continue Reading
Menstruation and Indian Cultural Practices: Period, Pollution and Purity by Rittika Dasgupta This article highlights how menstruation is viewed largely by the Hindu community in India and it suggests ways to combat it. I use the term ‘menstruator’ consciously throughout the article to keep it gender-neutral. However, I also use the term ‘woman’, when it Continue Reading
Fertility doctor speaks out about PCOS – a condition that affects 1 in 10 women – to battle the rise of health misinformation on TikTok Research has found that the #pcosproblems has more than 353.9M views on TikTok. Social media users are being warned that the platform is rife with misinformation and could be damaging Continue Reading
DATE: 26th May 2023: A third of young people across the UK are missing school due to a lack of access to period products and the shame surrounding periods in schools. New data commissioned by a group of UK charities fighting period poverty; Birmingham based charity Cysters, Irise, In Kind Direct, Freedom4Girls and Bloody Good Continue Reading
