postpartum

Baby brain is a common term used to describe mental changes to
thinking and memory that occur during pregnancy and early parenthood.

Postpartum depression or baby blues is considered a common occurrence
that many women suffer from after birth, but that doesn’t mean women
shouldn’t seek care to treat the condition.

In some countries, postpartum depression (PPD) is under-reported and
under-recognized. According to a recent report, the United Kingdom is
one of those countries. Experts reveal more than 35,000 women suffer
from the condition and do so in complete silence.

Once the baby has moved through the birth canal and out of the vagina,
the labor process is almost over. However, a few more contractions are
needed to detach the uterus and push out the placenta. Afterwards, the
woman's uterus will change size, shape and feeling.

It is normal to experience some postpartum bleeding (bleeding after delivery) in the weeks or months following birth. Minimal to moderate postpartum bleeding is a sign that your uterus is contracting and healing.

Bloodshot eyes after labor are not uncommon. If you look like you just finished up a major boxing match, your body may just be reacting to labor.

Lower backache after pregnancy is just as common as lower backache
during pregnancy and is associated with many of the same issues such as the hormone relaxin, physical exertion and bad posture.

Passing that first bowel movement after labor can be very difficult for
some women. Bowel movement difficulties after birth can be associated with both
physical and mental reactions.

A Kegel exercise is named after Dr.Arnold Kegel, who invented the "Perineometer".
Kegel exercises consist of contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part of the pelvioc floor (sometimes called the "Kegel muscles").

Although many pregnant women experience stress incontinence during the latter trimester of their pregnancies when the fetus begins to weigh heavier and drops into the pelvic cavity, there is no way

The thyroid plays an important role in the development of the growing fetus. But proper thyroid hormone levels also help to minimize the chance of any thyroid complications after delivery.

The first routine postpartum visit takes usually place 4-8 weeks after delivery.

Just after giving birth, your body naturally begins to prepare for breastfeeding. During this time, breast engorgement can occur and your breasts may swell to sizes you can't believe and they may feel as hard as a rock.

At least 80% of all new mothers suffer from postpartum blues. The symptoms of the blues include feelings of sadness and a lack of energy.

If you want to start postpartum exerces right after delivery, you can go ahead as long as you feel OK and there are no contraindications.

Gaining weight during pregnancy is part of a normal pregnancy, and after pregnancy it's important to get back into shape.

Mastitis is a breast infection while breastfeeding. It is not uncommon and symptoms are usually fever and breast pain.