In this section you will find articles on various postnatal issues covering the time from the baby's birth to six weeks after birth.
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Postnatal articles
Pelvic Floor ExercisesPelvic floor exercises are an important part of your fitness program. The pelvic floor is a sling of muscles stretching across the floor of the pelvis. Attaching to your pubic bone at the front, the pelvic floor muscles stretch across the floor of your pelvis and attach to the coccyx at the back.
Pelvic Floor MythsMany pelvic floor myths exist and need debunking. Everyone who leaks urine will feel embarrassed and most will suffer in silence; fewer still will get help. Today we still feel uncomfortable talking about incontinence and many want to continue believing that it is only an issue for the old folks home.
ABO Incompatibility in NewbornsABO incompatibility is a common and generally mild type of haemolytic disease in babies. The term haemolytic disease means that red blood cells are broken down more quickly than usual.
The Postnatal Woman: What to ExpectInformation available to women once they have a baby is sadly lacking. All the focus of information is mainly on the pregnancy and birth