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Happy Mother's Day: Joys and challenges of modern motherhood

Happy Mother's Day: Joys and challenges of modern motherhood
Happy Mother's Day: Joys and challenges of modern motherhood (Photo: iStock)

Becoming a mother is perhaps one of the most profound transformations a woman can experience. It changes nearly every aspect of her life physically, emotionally, mentally and even socially.

Hormonal shifts, changes in sleep patterns, and the instinctive bond between mother and child all lead to what has been referred to as the 'mummy brain', which enhances multitasking and awareness and prioritises caregiving.

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