Lochia is the material eliminated from the uterus through the vagina after the completion of labour. Learn more about it and when you need to be concerned.

The perineum can be very sore or tender after your delivery and care should be taken to assist in its recovery.

If you are breastfeeding, you may not menstruate for a couple of months.

Many a new mother struggles with sadness, anxiety, even crying jags just after giving birth. For most, these feelings will disappear in a few days.

Caring for a new baby is hard, unrelenting work. No matter how well prepared you are or how much you looked forward to the arrival of your baby, you will find it difficult at times. You will probably experience a wide range of feelings, from joy and excitement to frustration, resentment, guilt and worry. This is quite normal and you will need help, support and understanding from the people around you.

After there's been an addition to the family, there’s perhaps an unspoken question about when it’s okay to try sex again. If you’re worried that you don’t feel up to it yet