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Matrescence and patrescence (video)
Becoming a parent is not just about caring for a baby, it’s about becoming someone new. In this video, we explore the powerful concepts of Matrescence and Patrescence – the emotional, psychological, and even physical shifts that occur as women become mothers and men become fathers. These changes can be overwhelming, beautiful, confusing, and transformative – all at once. By understanding this journey, we learn to approach ourselves and each other with compassion, patience, and deeper connection.
- Organisation:
- Rahma Health
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers, Women
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- July 2025
- Last reviewed:
- November 2025
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