Postnatal

Postnatal is the period of time following childbirth. The time period can encapsulate a number of conditions unique to this period such as postnatal depression, recovery from labour, return to pre-baby weight and breastfeeding Postnatal care is available to new mothers and helps guide them through things such as breastfeeding, baby changing, establishing sleep patterns and routines or bathing. There are a number of treatments and therapies such as pelvic floor exercises, yoga, acupuncture, herbal remedies, establishing support networks and relaxation therapy which can help during the postnatal period.

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