after the D&C, and some women have cramps for the rest of the day. Your usual pain relief medication, such as paracetemol or ibruprofen should take care of this. You will probably also have light bleeding or spotting.Physically you'll need at least one

an infection and you should contact your doctor without delay.When will I get my period back?When your period returns will depend on at what stage your miscarriage occurred and how long your cycles are, but you will usually have your first period within four

It is understandable that, as a New Mum you may feel run down or still be recovering from the experience of birth, and as such are more prone to illness. How might this affect your breastfeeding regime and what medication is safe?Your illness

was taking him to a witch doctor or something!) did comment a few months later on how contented he was and that perhaps the therapy might have made a difference.When my daughter was born, I didn’t hesitate in taking her too. What did I have to lose, except

your new baby enough sleep, but once they are off, how can you help them stay asleep so you can have your own rest, get essential things done, or just take a break and talk to your partner?Silence please?Some people believe in absolute silence once

. Immediately after birthSleeping and visitorsHow do I look?Afterpains and bleedingGoing to the looChills and sweatsWindImmediately after birthThe first few minutes after birth are a busy time. In amongst health checks, weighing, nose suctioning, cleaning

for an elective c-section next time around.How long should we wait before the next baby?While your body superficially heals after about six weeks following most caesarians, rebuilding your body's strength, particularly that of the scar area in the womb, can take

little time to mull over how far you've got in the last 12 months before looking ahead to another 12 months of constant change and, hopefully, lots of fun.Mobility / physical developmentIt's not all that long ago that your toddler was still finding her

leaves you feeling exhausted, but also probably rather dull and unsexy. If this sounds like you then take the time right now to sit down and work out how you can reclaim some time for yourself to do those things outside of the family that make you feel

to development. If you have any concerns about your developing pregnancy then speak to your doctor. Preparing for birth Hospital checklist- If you're going to the hospital you'll need to take a long a well-packed bag. The onset of labour? - If you