"Shh... don't say that word"; "I couldn't talk about it"; "You weren't careful enough"
During pregnancy or a miscarriage, women frequently hear these phrases. Women always prioritize the needs of others over their own, and they never prioritize their health, exercise, or any other form of relaxation. Nonetheless, they are held responsible for something they did not do.
In an age when the words "pregnancy" and "miscarriage" are considered taboo, Shatakshi, a women's health physiotherapist, is raising awareness about women's health through her social media platform. She has a diploma in nutrition and health education and is a Certified Nutrition and Fitness Consultant. She began by writing skincare blogs but quickly realized that everyone's skin is unique, and what works for her may not work for others. Then she began writing health blogs, and she discovered that many people have misconceptions about pregnancy and miscarriage as a result of this. Many women are unsure of what they should do while pregnant. Then there are those who blame women for miscarriage, claiming that they lost their baby because she washed her hair on Wednesday or ate outside. All of these things have an impact on women's mental health. Shatakshi wished to change that mindset and raise awareness among all. Pregnancy, according to her, is the beginning of a new chapter in a woman's life. People talk about the obvious changes that a new stage can bring — cravings, fatigue, nausea, and body shape — but there are also situations like vaginal tears, breastfeeding, back pain, and other issues that can make this a difficult time. She wanted to help both expectant mothers and fathers in learning how to help themselves and others during this time of transition. She also wanted to educate mothers about birth deformities such as developmental delays and to show the rest of the world that it isn't their fault. On the other hand, she had no one to guide or teach her about these things. But she was not afraid to take this step, so she went to some workshops, completed some certificate courses, learned from YouTube and Instagram, and eventually started her page "Preganest."
People were like, "Ohh physiotherapy: you must do a lot of massages", even after she started her page and did something good for society. In our country, physiotherapists are still regarded as massage walis who do not have the status of a doctor. They must understand that physiotherapists aim to treat the underlying cause of a problem and prevent recurrence rather than providing a "quick fix" such as a massage. Only as a society can we change this mindset and support women in having a healthy pregnancy.
One piece of advice from Shatakshi :
"Take the first step, even if you're scared. This is the step that will lead you to your destination. The step that will make you happy as well as contribute to the growth of society "
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