7 Early Signs of Labour that Suggest Your Baby s Imminent Arrival Abbi Henderson
If you’re expecting, you’re likely eager to learn the early signs of labour, so that you can be prepped (well, as much as possible since, despite our pleas, babies don’t tend to work to a schedule) to call your midwife or head to the hospital.
There are three stages of labour and birth. The first, and often longest, is known as the latent phase, where the cervix starts to soften and open, and you begin to experience contractions. The latent phase can last hours or even days before you actually give birth.
However smooth or complicated the birth was, all new mums need to focus some time and energy on looking after themselves. The first six weeks after giving birth can be a period of significant adjustment for new mums, both mentally and physically. Between aches and pains, hormonal changes and sleepless nights, it can be an intense time that brings with it a variety of new symptoms and questions. Midwives often refer to this phase as the ‘postpartum period’, and no matter how easy or complicated your baby’s birth was, your body needs time to recover. Here are six of the most common postpartum health issues and changes that can occur, and how to manage them…
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Six of the most common postpartum health issues explained
By Liz Connor
The first six weeks after giving birth can be a period of significant adjustment for new mums, both mentally and physically. Between aches and pains, hormonal changes and sleepless nights, it can be an intense time that brings with it a variety of new symptoms and questions.
Midwives often refer to this phase as the ‘postpartum period’, and no matter how easy or complicated your baby’s birth was, your body needs time to recover.
Here are six of the most common postpartum health issues and changes that can occur, and how to manage them…