For many mums, a health struggle following pregnancy is a reality, and what better time for Married At First Sight’s Martha Kalifatidis to shine a light on it than International Women’s Day?
The MAFS alum took to Instagram to share the health problems she’s faced since giving birth to her son Lucius in February last year.
“How fuqqed is tonsillitis? I have been wiped out. Let’s not even mention the fact I’ve been on antibiotics seven times in the past 12 months,” she wrote on her Instagram story.
“Will my microbiome ever be okay? Would love to hear from anyone who might have some advice on this.”
“I haven’t had tonsillitis seven times in 12 months but I have been on antibiotics for other issues seven times in the past 12 months,” she said. “Since my tumultuous pregnancy and then giving birth and breastfeeding, I haven’t been the same. Feels like I just can’t get my health back.”
In a follow-up story, Martha explained that she hadn’t had tonsillitis “seven times in 12 months”, but has been sick a lot.
“I have been on antibiotics for other issues seven times in the past 12 months,” she said. “Since my tumultuous pregnancy and then giving birth and breastfeeding, I haven’t been the same. Feels like I just can’t get my health back.”
Martha’s pregnancy issues
Martha was very open about the health struggles she faced when she was pregnant with Lucius and revealed that she was diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum.
The condition is essentially very severe morning sickness and involves symptoms like chronic nausea, vomiting, dizziness and electrolyte disturbance.
When announcing her pregnancy on social media, Martha opened up about her diagnosis.
“At five weeks I was diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum, which is basically severe chronic nausea and vomiting with no relief. It is like 24/7. I literally did not get out of bed for two months, I was so sick. I could not eat or drink anything. There were days that I did not even get up to pee,” she said at the time.
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