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New mum, feeling overwhelmed
By Maria Muennich on 21/06/2007 08:49:23
Whether it's your first or fifth, the arrival of a baby usually heralds a settling in period where priorities and expectations are adjusted to your new reality
It's very common for new mums to feel overwhelmed, low and even a bit weepy in the first couple of weeks after birth. So common, in fact, that there's actually a name for it, the baby blues. And it's not surprising: You're knackered, you're sore, you're bleeding (whether you had ...
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How does the pill affect fertility?
By Maria Muennich on 18/05/2010 03:52:09
And how long will it take for normal cycles to resume?
their cycles return to normal. Most women, however, will have resumed ovulating within six months.Taking the pill won’t cause infertility, but it may mask some symptoms, such as irregular periods, as the periods you have on the pill aren’t real periods at all
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What's in a due date?
By Maria Muennich on 23/04/2009 01:54:33
Why you're given a due date, how accurate they are and how to calculate your own
regular 28-day cycle. This is the most elementary calculation for a due date. They will ask you what the date of the first day of your last period was, add a week to it and then subtract three months. For example, if the first day of your last menstrual
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What is charting?
By Maria Muennich on 30/11/2006 09:44:52
You may have heard other women talk about charting, but what is it and how can it help you conceive?
but if you're keen to fall pregnant as soon as possible, or if you've been trying for a while without success, then you might want to be sure that you're timing some of your lovemaking when you are most fertile. This fertile period is roughly the few days
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Seven steps to getting your new baby to sleep
By Maria Muennich on 31/03/2008 01:56:04
The sleeping habits of a new baby can seem frustratingly random, but you can help your baby get enough sleep with these simple tips
between night and day and they need to gradually learn that night-time is for sleeping. In fact many new babies may have their most active periods at night and most sleepy periods during the day. If this fits your baby then it isn't because he associates
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What is dilation & curettage (a D&C) / ERPOC
By Maria Muennich on 02/10/2010 07:47:40
A D&C and Evacuation of Retained Products of Conception is a common surgical procedure that may be necessary after a miscarriage or sometimes after birth
residual traces of placenta. This will help prevent abnormal postnatal bleeding and infection.When not connected to pregnancy, a gynecological D&C is often used to investigate the causes of very heavy or irregular periods, or post-menopausal vaginal
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Buyer's guide to infant car seats
By Maria Muennich on 27/03/2007 15:36:44
What to look for in group 0 car seats
sideways across the back seat of the car, strapped in by two seat belts. As the name suggests, carrycots are highly portable and the fully flat position means they can be used for longer periods. However, there is a safety question mark over the use
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What is Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)?
By Maria Muennich on 28/02/2009 08:23:12
Now known as Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) Pelvic pain and mobility problems are two common symptoms of this increasingly recognised pregnancy complication
of the spectrum some women only ever feel occasional mild discomfort, while in more extreme cases pain can be severe, and for prolonged periods. Whatever the level of pain, it usually worsens when you walk, put weight on one leg -(such as when going up or down
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What is an episiotomy?
By Maria Muennich on 28/08/2008 10:20:14
How and when this surgical cut during labour is performed, why it may sometimes be considered necessary and what you can do to avoid having one
of the birth canal and so speed up birth. Doctors used to believe that an episiotomy would not only make birth easier, but would also lessen post-partum problems such as incontinence and a painful healing period by reducing damage to the pelvic floor. As a
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Using TENS in labour
By Maria Muennich on 07/10/2008 00:02:10
The key points of this natural form of pain relief
are available - and how many women they are to be shared between. If there are few or no TENS machines available, or if you're having a homebirth, then you can either buy a unit or hire one for a month period. Hiring a machine also (usually!) gives you
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