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Navigating Postpartum Challenges
This chapter examines the complex physical and emotional changes new mothers experience during postpartum recovery, including the humorous and challenging aspects of confinement. The narrator reflects on societal expectations and the tension between independence and traditional practices, while grappling with her own physical limitations and back pain. Ultimately, the chapter highlights a journey of self-acceptance, healing, and the significance of support systems in the motherhood experience.
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