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Bleeding after birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/03/2007 03:45:39
While your body is recovering from the birth, there will be some bleeding, but what should you expect?
Straight after the birth, you can expect to bleed for a few weeks (possibly as long as ten or 12 weeks but sometimes as little as two weeks), while your uterus recovers. This bleeding is called 'lochia'. If you have a caesarian, you may find
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Funky maternity pads!
By Laura Lee Davies on 23/02/2006 10:18:45
Check out Lunapads: the company that makes sanitary and maternity products eco-friendly and look glam!
your day, that putting on some practical knickers that are actually quite glamourous?Their 'Moms and Babies' range also includes a pretty bed sheet to keep under you for those early days when lochia, leaky breastmilk and your baby's unpredictable weeing
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Bleeding and pains after birth
By ThinkBaby on 29/05/2008 01:20:10
Some bleeding and pain is to be expected, but you needn't have to suffer unduly, especially if you know what to expect
the birth as your uterus heals, this is called lochia and is usually quite heavy and dark red in the first 48 hours: You'll want to use special heavy-duty maternity pads (not tampons) to absorb the flow and it also makes sense to use either disposable
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Having a bath after the birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/09/2006 01:24:45
Even today, some doctors (the ones who shower) disapprove of baths after birth, but they are completely safe.
to worry that it can cause an infection whilst your body is healing. Instead, it can be a good way of gently clearing out the bloody debris (lochia) after the birth.If you have had an episotomy or have piles, it can be a good way to soothe your sore parts
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Periods after birth
By Laura Lee Davies on 15/11/2006 00:49:38
When do periods return after the birth, and what will they be like?
), while your uterus recovers. This bleeding is called 'lochia'.If you have a caesarian, you may find this bleeding goes on for longer. Do not use tampons during this time, but sanitary towels.This bleeding can get a little heavier even if it has lightened
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The first 48 hours after birth for mum
By Maria Muennich on 03/12/2009 01:55:54
Your baby's finally here and the centre of all attention, but what's going on with mum?
for women who've had more than one child.You'll also experience vaginal bleeding after the birth as your uterus heals, this is called lochia and is usually quite heavy and dark red in the first 48 hours: You'll want to use special heavy-duty maternity pads
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Your one-month-old
By ThinkBaby on 23/04/2010 16:52:48
Weeks four to eight - it's not all just sleep and tears
, and what contraception to use. Unless you want to be back in the delivery room within the yer it's a good idea to read up on your options.Lochia - I was just wondering - how long after you gave birth did the bleeding stop - what's normal? My little girl
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Birth jargon - explained
By Tessa Watkins on 28/12/2009 16:36:53
When it comes to the big day, you don't want to be confused by lots of technical medical terms. We translate for you...
to come after the birth. Remember, if you hear something you’re not sure about, your midwife and health visitor are there to answer any questions. Watch out for these being mentioned in the first few days after you give birth.LochiaThis is the blood loss
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New mum - help and support
By Maria Muennich on 01/10/2009 01:22:40
New mum in need of a little advice and support? You're not alone, find out more about the ups and downs of new motherhood here
to entertain. If anyone does overstay their welcome then don't think twice about letting them know it's time to go.Physical recoveryPost-natal aches and pains are simply a fact of life for most new mums in the first weeks, along with lochia, or vaginal
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ThinkBaby glossary
By ThinkBaby on 19/08/2005 09:35:59
Commonly used terms and abbreviations on the site and what they mean
you are pregnant your pregnancy is dated from the time of your last menstrual period, not from the moment of conception, so your doctor will ask you the date of your LMP when you make your first visit to the doctors to confirm your pregnancy. Lochia
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