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Your 6-week postnatal check
Find out about the postnatal check that happens around 6 weeks after the birth, where you can discuss any health issues you may have, including contraception.
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Postnatal depression
Find out about postnatal depression (PND), including symptoms, treatments, self-care and when to get medical help.
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Postpartum psychosis
Information on postpartum psychosis (psychosis after childbirth), with links to other useful resources.
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What happens straight after the birth?
What to expect after your baby is born, including information on skin-to-skin contact, bonding, stitches and vitamin K injections.
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Sex and contraception after birth
Find out about sex and contraception after birth, including contraception you can use while breastfeeding.
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Your body after the birth
Advice about stitches, piles, bleeding and other physical changes after birth, plus tips to help you make a healthy recovery.
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Getting to know your newborn
What to expect in the first few days after birth, including your baby's appearance, birthmarks, tests and fontanelles.
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Twins and postnatal depression
Caring for twins or triplets can put you at higher risk of postnatal depression, so make sure you can spot the symptoms.
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Stillbirth
Read about stillbirth, which is where a baby is born dead after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy. Find out the causes of stillbirth and how to reduce the risk.
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Your post-pregnancy body
Tips and exercises to help you get back into shape after birth. Includes advice on diastasis recti (separated stomach muscles), how to ease back pain and safe exercises for the pelvic floor and stomach.