In light of Blue Monday, we focus on Postnatal depression, what it is, and why it’s okay to talk about… So, What is Postnatal Depression? ‘Postnatal’ or ‘Postpartum’ depression, is a form of depression which many parents can experience after having a pregnancy. 1 in 10 women experience Postnatal depression after birth and it can also affect men (about 1 in … Read More
The Stages of Childbirth Explained | Window to the Womb
The third stage of labour starts when your baby is born, and ends when you deliver the placenta and the empty bag of waters that are attached to the placenta. These come away as your womb contracts down after the birth. Your contractions will be noticeable but weaker when they begin again. The placenta will peel away from the wall … Read More
Smoking During Pregnancy: The Facts
Finding out you’re pregnant as a smoker comes with the pressure to quit… Read more here to learn the facts about smoking during pregnancy.
Guide to the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
You and bump may be two-thirds of the way there, but your baby still has lots of growing to do. Here’s what to expect in the third trimester of pregnancy.