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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 . . .
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
Your mental wellbeing is vital to how much you enjoy your experience of pregnancy. Studies too have shown that unborn babies are receptive to their mother’s emotions, so by staying positive, fit and h . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Congenital Diaphragmatic hernia
A congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a potentially life-threatening birth defect.
The diaphragm is a shelf of muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen but in babies wit . . .
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.
Egg donation
Sometimes
couples are unable to conceive even with the help
of medical intervention. This means they may need sperm, eggs or even embryos
donated by other people to help them have a child. Women ca . . .
Treatments for infertility
Over
six million people in the US are infertile – couples who’ve been trying to
conceive for a year without success. The fact they’re unable to conceive means that somewhere along the
line a connec . . .
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.