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Navigating Postpartum Recovery
This chapter recounts a personal journey of the speaker through the challenges of postpartum confinement after the birth of her second child. It highlights the tension between traditional recovery practices and personal autonomy, as the speaker grapples with physical pain and societal expectations. Ultimately, the narrative illustrates a transformative acceptance of the confinement process, leading to both physical healing and emotional growth.
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