are breastfeeding, you need extra calories to help produce milk so do not restrict your food intake. Help me lose my baby weight
importance on physical health and not enough on emotional wellbeing.Under the new scheme, a health visitor will interview mums-to-be while they are pregnant, and when their baby is three to four months old, asking how they are coping with parenthood
Read common worries from real mums and put your mind to rest with advice and solutions from our experts. I havent slept properly since my baby was born two weeks ago. Im completely exhausted, and frightened that Im going to make a mistake
baby's eyes aren't strong at first. But if squinting persists after six months, see your health visitor.RASHES Most rashes are harmless, and will come and go very rapidly. Do mention them to your GP if you are concerned, if they persist, or if you
-month stretch and get used to nourishing a new little life. Once you have established feeding and are starting to feel more like yourself again, then you can start thinking about getting back in shape. Some new mums are lucky enough to find the weight slips off
too much too soon as that can leave you with a serious energy deficit, putting the health of you and your baby at risk.Many women find they never get back to their pre-pregnancy weight, while others actually end up smaller than before - probably
Pre- and postnatal fitness expert Melinda Nicci says...It's totally normal for your stomach to be soft and a bit jiggly after having a baby. However, most of us feel better when our abdominal muscles are toned and strong, which has the added benefit
‘written off’ as being postnatally depressed. I find this deeply shocking.” She says in the report.She also recommends new mums are supported by their families in taking some time to connect with their baby, prioritising skin-to-skin contact within
on to develop PND, which can appear up to a year after giving birth. Symptoms of PND include overeating or loss of appetite, constant tiredness and a lack of interest in your appearance. A baby will change you, but new mums who change dramatically may have PND
