Articles about "postnatal" 22
Postnatal fitness
You can start thinking about becoming physically active again after you have a baby whenever you feel ready – but the truth is that with a screaming baby, sleepless nights and no time on your hands, m . . .
Postnatal sex
As a rule of thumb it is usually considered a good idea to wait six weeks after labour to have sex. However, every woman will be different and it is best to listen to what your body is telling you.
Postnatal depression
Postnatal Depression or PND as it is known, is a very common condition that can occur after childbirth.
It affects up to 15% of all new mothers. It is more likely you may suffer from . . .
Postnatal breast problems
If you’re breastfeeding (or even if you aren’t) there are various postpartum niggles that can affect your breasts.
Some can be very uncomfortable, even painful, but if you want to keep nursi . . .
Stressed out new mom
Feeling stressed before an
important meeting pales in comparison to the stress that comes with being a new
mom. The most important thing you can do is to have some time out away from
your baby from . . .
Mental wellbeing with a new baby
Although being a new mom is exciting – at last you’re holding your baby in your arms after a long nine months of waiting! – it can also be overwhelming.
Nothing and no one can prepare you for the gr . . .
Excessive crying
If you are experiencing what the experts’ term, excessive crying, that is, if your baby cries for long periods of time without respite, you should seek some help.
Kegel Exerices
All pregnant women should do these exercises, which strengthen your pelvic floor muscles (the muscles that support your uterus and bladder), and help prevent incontinence. How do I do Kegels? . . .
Pregnancy blues and depression
Prenatal depression is more common than you think – it’s thought up to 70 percent of pregnant women get it to some degree. With high levels of hormones flying around your system, not to mention the . . .
Pregnancy sex: the good, the bad and the ugly
Women are often worried about how safe it is to have sex during pregnancy, as they fear harming their unborn babies.
The good news is that unless you’ve been advised to abstain for medical reasons, . . .