and sunflower oils are rich in omega-6 fatty acids. Breastfeeding mums need to eat oily fish once or twice a week. However, dont eat more than two tuna steaks or four medium-size cans of tuna because of concern about high mercury levels, advises Angie
, particularly when breastfeeding. Pharmacist Rachels tips on how mums can manage their health carefully after labour: 1) Dont try to do everything yourself. If you have friends and family supporting you, theres nothing wrong with asking them for help so you
, there is no single recognised cause of PND. Bridget says, 'There is some evidence that if you've had a difficult birth you are more likely to get PND. That said, women who've had a positive birth experience can suffer too.'Q. If I tell my health visitor I
So you love your new baby - but hate your new mum tum. Many women find it impossible to lose the flabby, crepey look of stretched skin even after a weight loss regime that sees you back to your pre-pregnancy weight. If it really bothers you
. Breastfeeding also brings on the pain because it releases a contraction-stimulating hormone called oxytocin. Kate says: 'The cramping will be most intense during the first 24 to 48 hours after giving birth, but it should taper off within two or three days. Take
