of pregnancy and giving birth, but rest assured it is usually temporary problem.Post birth urinary stress incontinence is an involuntary leak of urine when you laugh, sneeze, cough or exercise and happens when the pelvic floor and vaginal muscles are stretched

Almost a third of women say their experience of childbirth is ‘traumatic’, and as many as 15,000 mums develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth every year. If you found your baby’s birth difficult or shocking, you may have

Dannii Minogue has revealed that a post-pregnancy thyroid condition triggered her dramatic baby weight loss, and left her feeling weak and exhausted. In an interview with the Daily Mail the former X Factor judge said, ‘I was finding it hard to pick

does it happen? Angela Reynolds of the Family Planning Association explains: ‘Some women are misinformed about post-natal contraception and their knowledge of how their reproductive organs work is poor. Most really don't want to discuss contraception

strides and go at a brisk pace for maximum benefit. HYDRATE: Drink lots of water. It will help fill you up and also promote good health. Always have a bottle of water in baby’s changing bag and slug from it regularly. Looking for post-pregnancy diet help

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As Depression Awareness Week begins, natal psychotherapist Lori Fitzgerald has claimed that the treatment available for sufferers of Post Natal Depression (PND) is inadequate with too much reliance on prescription medication.In a statement, released

Scientists believe they have found a link between low-levels of omega-3 in new mothers and post-natal depression.Researchers from the Universtiy of Montreal found that a mother's omega-3 levels fall during pregnancy and remain lowered for at least

You can get pregnant from three weeks after the birth, even if your periods haven't returned yet. So although sex may be the last thing on your mind, make sure you're protected.For more info on family planning, see your GP or practice nurse or visit www.netdoctor.co.uk. Alternati...

Our webchat is the chance to get answers to your intimate questions about post-birth healing.Expert Rachel Foux (pictured) has over 13 years experience in women’s health and holistic healing as a qualified maternity and fertility therapist