Visiting a New Mum: The Unspoken Rules

Visiting a New Mum: The Unspoken Rules

In this candid return of Those Avoided Topics, host Ibtisam Habib steps back into the studio, This time with a newborn in tow to tackle a subject most parents feel but few dare to say out loud: Postpartum Visiting Etiquette. Fresh from her own journey into "girl mama" territory for the second time, Ibtisam dives into the social friction that often follows a new arrival. From the "Nairobi vs. Coast" cultural clash to the unintended stress of unsolicited advice and unannounced morning visits, this episode breaks down the unspoken rules that protect a mother’s mental and physical health during recovery.