What Is Binat? Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery Tips After Miscarriage or Childbirth

 
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Yes, I experienced it. That was December last year.

In Filipino culture, this experience, called “binat,” is consistently described as a relapse or sudden weakness, typically occurring when your body hasn’t fully recovered. It often follows childbirth or miscarriage.

If someone tells you, 'Huwag magpagod, baka mabinat ka,' then listen. This post will help you understand its meaning and how to take care of yourself.

Thank You 2012 and Welcome 2013!

Year 2012 for us has a lot of obstacles and breathless trials. My son is sickly, almost every month. He has primary complex – tuberculosis for children. He got dengue and viral infections. Whenever he had a fever, my husband and I cross our fingers that he’ll recover in three days. For toddlers, if it’s more than 3 days, something is not right.


While, I had a miscarriage – the baby was 7 weeks old. She has no heart beat. After 2 weeks, I thought I am okay so I went out and do the laundry. But after, I hung the clothes to dry in the clothes line. I feel so terribly tired that my husband told me to take a rest.  Guess, I have a relapse or “binat”. Is this the exact word?

Even if we had experience these in 2012, it was retracted. We celebrated New Year with my MIL and SIL. In addition, my son is in good health. That is why I am very, very thankful. We faced 2013 with a smile and noise from a trumpet and my son’s playing his toy drum.

Happy 2013!!

Happy 2013 to everyone!!

New Year 2013

I'm so thankful that my family and I, amid the pitfulls in our life, celebrated and welcome 2013 with good health. Most important is my child who welcome it with laughter while watching fireworks.