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Pregnancy and the period after birth increase the risk of a blood clot. Your maternity team assesses personal risk factors and may recommend preventive measures.
Read · 2 min ↗Vaginal bleeding after birth, called lochia, usually reduces and changes over the following weeks. Sudden or very heavy bleeding is different and needs urgent attention.
Read · 2 min ↗Returning to activity after birth should reflect your recovery, symptoms and the type of delivery. A date on the calendar does not automatically mean your body is ready for every exercise.
Read · 2 min ↗If breastfeeding is painful or feeding does not seem effective, ask a trained professional to watch a feed. Written tips cannot show exactly what is happening for you and your baby.
Read · 2 min ↗Persistent low mood, anxiety or feeling unable to cope after birth deserves support. Postnatal depression is treatable and is not a measure of how much you love your baby.
Read · 2 min ↗A postnatal appointment is an opportunity to review your recovery, not only your baby’s progress. Ask the clinic when your review is due and whether any earlier checks are needed.
Read · 2 min ↗Recovery from a caesarean takes time because it is abdominal surgery as well as childbirth. A practical home plan can reduce avoidable strain during the first weeks.
Read · 2 min ↗Pain around stitches after a vaginal birth should be taken seriously if it increases, the wound opens or you feel unwell. You do not need to wait for the routine postnatal appointment.
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