Health Library / Postpartum
Health Library
Recovery, feeding, sleep, and the fourth trimester — practical, not panicked.
7 min read · 2026-09-13
What to expect in the first weeks after a perineal tear or episiotomy, hygiene and comfort tips, and signs your stitches need review.
7 min read · 2026-09-12
How to notice abdominal separation at home, what gap size actually means, and when physiotherapy or your clinician should guide next steps.
7 min read · 2026-09-11
Why clumps in the shower around three to six months postpartum are usually normal, how long shedding lasts, and when hair changes deserve a clinician's check.
10 min read · 2026-09-10
A clear guide to newborn safe sleep — Alone, on the Back, in a clear Crib — why soft bedding is risky, how room-sharing differs from bed-sharing, and when to ask your clinician about exceptions.
10 min read · 2026-09-08
How to recognise mastitis warning signs while breastfeeding or pumping, what comfort measures may help early on, and which fever-and-flu combinations need same-day medical care.
7 min read · 2026-09-07
What breast engorgement feels like in the first week, gentle ways to soften and feed comfortably, and signs that swelling needs a clinician's look.
7 min read · 2026-09-06
How often to pump when feeding exclusively by bottle, how to protect supply in the first weeks, and when to adjust with your lactation support team.
9 min read · 2026-08-31
A reassuring guide to postpartum night sweats and hormonal flushing — why they are common, how to sleep more comfortably, how long they often last, and which symptoms need medical review instead of another towel change.
9 min read · 2026-08-26
The immediate and ongoing benefits of skin-to-skin contact for mothers and newborns — warmth, bonding, feeding, and when medical care rightly takes priority first.
9 min read · 2026-08-12
Why newborns often cluster feed in the evenings, how to cope through the stretch, how to tell normal frequency from a feeding problem, and when to get lactation or clinical support.
9 min read · 2026-08-11
How baby blues differ from postpartum depression or anxiety, what early warning signs look like, why early support is strength, and which thoughts mean you should seek help now.
9 min read · 2026-08-06
A practical postpartum checklist for the first two weeks — bleeding, pain, mood, feeding, rest, support, and the moments that deserve a same-day call rather than toughing it out.
8 min read · 2026-08-03
What lochia usually looks like week by week, why colour and flow change, how long postpartum bleeding can last, and the bleeding signs that need a prompt call rather than more waiting.
