Depression Of the Postpartum Kind
04 Apr 2018
My fourth entry for the A to Z blogging challenge with the theme women's health issues is about postpartum depression and what got me thinking about it.
Posts tagged with “women”
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C is for Cancer
03 Apr 2018
My third entry for the A to Z blogging challenge with the theme women's health issues is about one of my greatest fears, cancer.
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Breastfeeding
02 Apr 2018
My second entry for the A to Z blogging challenge with the theme women's health issues is about my experience with breast feeding and the things I learned from my personal experiences and some research.
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Appendicitis
01 Apr 2018
My first entry for the A to Z blogging challenge with the theme women's health issues is about appendicitis. How is appendicitis different for women and what should you know about it? Read on to find out.
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That’s What Friends Are For
23 Mar 2018
Nikki was feeling exhausted. Her best friend Deepa was visiting after almost a year. Nikki should have been elated. But she could not muster the enthusiasm. She was emotionally spent.
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My Theme For The A To Z Blogging Challenge
19 Mar 2018
I'll be participating in the A to Z blogging challenge this April, for the first time. Sounds daunting, yet exciting. Wish me luck! I am counting on your support.
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Dangerous Liaisons
15 Mar 2018
A short story inspired by the cover photo. Read on to find out how this picture inspired a story titled Dangerous Liaisons
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Honoring Verbal Contracts
13 Mar 2018
Many of us rely on cooks, maids, nannies and drivers who are a part of the informal sector. They do not have formal employment with job contracts and benefits. However they provide valuable services and their earnings are vital to their survival.
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The Battle For The Bulge
01 Mar 2018
The Padman movie has brought the discussion of menstruation and the associated taboos and menstrual hygiene to the forefront, but did you know that humans are one of very few mammalian species that menstruate? Why is that? What is the evolutionary cause of this inconvenience women have to put up with month after month? Read on to find out.
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Discussing My Fair Lady
11 Feb 2018
I have watched My Fair Lady several times over the years. With time how I felt about various characters had changed. This post is about how my understanding of the characters have changed as I have journeyed from childhood through marriage in to motherhood.
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The Steerswoman Series
04 Feb 2018
A review of a series of books exploring the adventures and exploits of Steerswomen, who are knowledge seekers, in a world like, and yet unlike our own. The protagonist Rowan gathers information, converts it in to understanding, using logic, to make startling discoveries, even while a powerful aristocratic class do their best to hoard and withhold their knowledge to maintain power over those they rule.
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Coffee Shop Moments
26 Jan 2018
Sometimes the best way to resolve a long standing issue, is to talk about it, and what better place than a coffee shop. As they say, a lot can happen over coffee.
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Are Bloggers Being Exploited?
18 Dec 2017
Parenting blogs are a great source of comfort to new parents. Advertising is one way to monetize blogs. But are all forms of advertising the same? Are there ethical issues involved? Are bloggers being compensated adequately for sponsored posts? These are a few things I have been thinking about.
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Smoldering Fires
10 Dec 2017
The woman is painted in to a corner and idolized for serving society, but what about a woman's own needs and desires?
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5 Interesting Ideas For Date Night
03 Dec 2017
Dinner and a movie is the classic way to spend date night. But there are many other possibilities to explore. Here are some interesting ideas for date night, that can help you slow down and stay connected in a fast paced world.
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The Evolutionary Twist
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The Message In The Lock
13 Nov 2017
Lucy loves reading in Mr. Walker's library. He has given her permission to do so, since she was a little girl. But she comes back from boarding school this summer, and learns that Mr. Walker has left, and the house is locked up. Has Mr. Walker forgotten about Lucy or has he made arrangements for her? Read on to find out. I used a photoprompt for this one too.
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The Search For A Life Partner
01 Nov 2017
When Harsha’s boyfriend moves to Australia to follow his ambitions, the couple part amicably. Harsha has her own fledgling business and she has great hopes for it’s growth. But Harsha is deeply disappointed for one reason. She is keen on having kids, and she is aware of her ruthlessly ticking biological clock. So Harsha turns to matrimonial websites in her quest for a life partner. But is such a quest without perils? Read on to find out.
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The Unexpected Detour
27 Oct 2017
Raina has just broken up with her boyfriend of 8 years. As she considers the possibility of arranged marriage, her cousin Rachna reminds of her rigid notions against it, and her scorn when Rachna had an arranged marriage a year ago. Raina repents her insensitivity, but will the cousins, who have been the best friends in the past, be reconciled? Read on to find out.
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Where There’s A Will ...
24 Oct 2017
Shweta has been running a small dance business for a while. She conducts dance workshops and classes at various schools and posh housing societies all over Mumbai. Over the years, she has interacted with various administrators. But Mr. Mehta is unusually dreary and expressionless, even for one of his kind. Could there be a reason for it? Read on to find out how Mr. Mehta surprises Shweta.
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The Many Causes Of Pelvic Pain: Trivial And Serious
09 Oct 2017
Pelvic pain may be frightening, or embarrassing, or may just seem unimportant. However, it is best to get it checked out as soon as possible. This article looks into the causes of pelvic pain, and informs you of the other symptoms that accompany various diagnoses.
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How Often Should You Visit Your Gynecologist?
27 Sep 2017
Is it really necessary to get a regular gynecological exam? How often is regular enough? What is the point of going to the doctor if you have no symptoms? What happens at a routine check up? When should you start seeing a gynecologist? Read on to find out.
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When Ivory Turned To Dust
15 Sep 2017
Sexism still lurks in the most unexpected places in subtle ways. Are people still skeptical, when a woman claims an interesting idea to be her own? And what happens, when a man disputes the claim? Read on to see what Sarah finds out.
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Finally, She Slept
13 Sep 2017
Sangeeta is frustrated. She is facing the trials every new mother does. But is that all there is to it, or is there something more serious going on? Read on to find out.
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Abducted
09 Sep 2017
Mukta woke up groggy and disoriented. As her consciousness gradually returned, she looked around, and she was terrified. Fear made the muscles in her abdomen knot up. She wondered where she was and what lay in store for her.
