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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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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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