“Hi mum, meet your new grandson!” is a modern-day phrase heard all too often by the older modern women. In this chapter we consider the role grandparents play these days in helping with the enormous task of raising a little human? The world is full of opinions on so many [...]
Let’s Talk About What Really Happens After Birth Believe it or not, antenatal classes do not prepare you for every eventuality. There, I’ve said it. Read on to get perspective, before you ‘lose it’ all together! The first mirror inspection after birth What about the first time you look in [...]
Ironically, the most common conversation I have with new mothers, is not about stitches, feeding schedules, or recovery after birth. It is about identity. Over decades of practising gynaecology many women quietly ask the same question: “Will I ever feel like myself again?” As life has become faster, more remote, [...]
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You have just had a major surgical procedure. It is similar to a hysterectomy only the six- week ‘sick certificate’ is never appearing, and you are expected to look after a newborn baby! So, what can you expect and will you survive? Post Caesarean Section Recovery The actual caesarean section (C/S) operation [...]
Learn essential postpartum recovery tips, self-care advice, and expert-recommended products to help you heal, rest, and feel confident after birth. It’s a time to thrive, not just survive [...]