Matrescence is the transition period into motherhood, and, like other life transitions, it can be immensely challenging, physically and mentally. Motherhood is immensely difficult, as you suddenly center your life around a brand-new human and have to adapt quickly.   Another less-discussed change is the impact on your body and the self-esteem issues that accompany it. Many mothers simply do not have such time or financial freedom.  Pregnancy is stressful to a woman’s body and

The constantly evolving, commercialised nature of beauty standards has propagated an insidious culture of having to conform to a set of constructs to feel “accepted” by society. Detrimental impacts often accompany these standards on one's mental and physical well-being. Therefore, it is essential that we remain wary of the unattainable or unhealthy beauty standards presented in our media-saturated world and learn to avoid them.  Historically, beauty standards emerged from var

How do you feel when looking in the mirror? Dissatisfaction? Roughly one in five adults feel shame about their body (Mental Health Foundation. (n.d.). New body image statistics.). Firstly, we need to know what Body Image entails, which can be defined as a person’s “inside view” – or feelings, perceptions, thoughts and beliefs – of their body. Body image can be positive, neutral or negative and fluctuate regularly. (The Conversation. 2021, April 15). Thus, it’s imperative for