01. After birth pains
The pain felt after childbirth is caused by the hormone called oxytocin. Oxytocin is released during breastfeeding and it causes the uterus to contract, which in turn helps the uterus to return to its...
Read | 02. Lochia
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.
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03. Painful urination/bowel movements
You may find going to the toilet painful. Here is what helps.
Read | 04. Care of the perineum
The perineum can be very sore or tender after your delivery and care should be taken to assist in its recovery.
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05. Breast care
Your breast will secrete colostrum at first, followed by breast milk. Here is what you can do to care for your breasts.
Read | 06. Your skin after pregnancy
What will happen to pigmentation and stretch marks?
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07. Menstrual cycle and conception
If you are breastfeeding, you may not menstruate for a couple of months.
Read | 08. Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression affects between 10 and 30% of mothers. It is different to the "baby blues" which only last a few days.
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09. Postpartum depression
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.
Read | 10. Symptoms of postpartum depression
Postpartum depression needs to be distinguish from so-called “baby blues” which is common amongst women during the first days after giving birth. What are the symptoms you need to look out for?
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11. The baby's fine - how are you?
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 ...
Read | 12. Weight loss after pregnancy
Many mothers get frantic about losing their figures as pregnancy progresses. Don't panic - help is at hand.
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