Τμήμα Γονεικότητας Κέντρου Υγείας Καλαμάτας

05/12/2025

6 week rule ignores what mothers really go through inside

For years, women have been told they should be “back to normal” just six weeks after giving birth. But new research shows the truth is far different: it actually takes 1 to 2 full years for a woman’s body to fully recover from pregnancy and childbirth.

During pregnancy, a woman's body goes through massive changes. Organs shift, muscles stretch, hormones rise and fall, and the body supports a whole new life. After giving birth, healing begins — but it’s not fast.

Doctors now say that tissues, bones, muscles, and hormone levels may take many months or even years to return to their pre-pregnancy state. Women often experience fatigue, pelvic pain, back pain, mood swings, and emotional struggles for a long time after delivery.

The six-week postpartum checkup is important, but it’s not the finish line. Mothers need more time, support, and care, both physically and emotionally. This means better rest, nutrition, mental health care, and less pressure to “bounce back.”

Every mother’s journey is different, and healing shouldn’t be rushed. Whether it's six weeks, six months, or two years — the recovery is real and deserves to be respected.

Let’s start treating postpartum recovery like the serious and sacred process it is.

Giving life is powerful. Healing from it is, too.

15/11/2025

#ΠαγκόσμιαΗμέραΠροωρότητας

Οι οδηγίες του Παγκόσμιου Οργανισμού Υγείας (ΠΟΥ) συστήνουν την επαφή δέρμα με δέρμα για τα πρόωρα βρέφη, από έναν φροντιστή – γνωστή και ως μέθοδος "kangaroo mother care" – η πρέπει να ξεκινά αμέσως μετά τη γέννηση, χωρίς καμία αρχική περίοδο παραμονής του μωρού σε θερμοκοιτίδα.

Η επαφή έχει μεγάλη σημασία και εδώ είναι #εννιά λόγοι για τους οποίους είναι σημαντική.

Πηγή: Matters - Dr Rosie Knowles
Επιμέλεια/Μετάφραση: Πανελλήνιο Δίκτυο Εθελοντικών Ομάδων Υποστήριξης Θηλασμού και Μητρότητας

#θηλάΖΩ
#προωρότητα #μαχητές #ΜΕΝΝ Δείτε λιγότερα

14/11/2025

Did you know that you can breastfeed even when you have diabetes?
Not only that, but breastfeeding increases your insulin sensitivity and has long term positive effects on your glucose metabolism.

You can find more information about breastfeeding & diabetes here:
https://www.laleche.org.uk/diabetes-and-breastfeeding/

11/11/2025

When your baby latches, it’s not just about feeding it’s an entire hormonal symphony happening inside both of you.
Every suckle releases oxytocin the love hormone flooding your bodies with calm, safety, and connection.
Your baby’s brain literally lights up in response, feeling warmth, trust, and attachment.
Your body, in turn, responds with love, protection, and healing.
Breastfeeding isn’t just nourishment it’s neurological magic. It’s your body’s way of saying, “You are safe, you are loved, you are mine.” 🤱💞

👉 Save this reminder for those days when you need to remember: every time you nurse, you’re doing something far beyond feeding you’re wiring love into your baby’s brain for life.

02/11/2025

31/10/2025

Σας περιμένουμε!!!!

Δράση ενημέρωσης και ευαισθητοποίησης για το Μητρικό Θηλασμό από το Κέντρο Υγείας Καλαμάτας, την 1η, 2η, και 3η ΤΟΜΥ Καλαμάτας Η Παγκόσμια Εβδομάδα Μητρικού Θηλασμού...