If you had a vaginal birth or a cesarean section, you will have vaginal bleeding after the birth that will continue after you are discharged. These blood losses are called postpartum lochia . In some cases the losses become excessive and we speak of…
Category: Postpartum
Postpartum baby blues: what it is, how long it lasts and when to worry
The expressions baby blues or maternity blues indicate a mild and temporary form of sadness that affects the mother after giving birth . In some Italian regions, it is indicated with the name of “crying of milk”, since it was once associated with the appearance of mother’s milk. It is…
Postpartum absorbents: what they are and what they are for
Postpartum pads are often mentioned on hospital packing lists, but many mothers-to-be wonder if postpartum pads are any different than those normally used for menstruation. After childbirth, both natural and cesarean. there is bleeding (called lochia ) which is more abundant than normal menstruation. Precisely for this reason…
Losing hair postpartum, everything you need to know.
Lifestyle, sleep, and scalp care can help us contain the physiological hair loss that occurs postpartum. After childbirth, many women experience a significant increase in hair loss known aspostpartum defuvium. It can be noticeable in the brush when you comb…
15 tips to help you lose weight after pregnancy
These are useful indications for adopting a lifestyle that can help you lose weight after pregnancy. We always recommend contacting a good nutritionist to be followed step by step in achieving the desired weight, correctly and personalized to your condition. One…
10 tips (not just for beauty) to feel beautiful after giving birth
Feeling beautiful is not a whim and it doesn’t mean being beautiful, but it is simply an ingredient of feeling good. Getting back in shape quickly after giving birth may not be easy, however. Here are some good tips (not just beauty…
Lochiations: postpartum vaginal discharge
Lochiations are vaginal discharge that normally occurs after childbirth and completely physiological if not too abundant. Lochiations are a physiological event that occurs immediately after delivery and lasts in the first weeks of the puerperium. Lochies consist of vaginal discharge formed by tissue, placental residues, fetal…
Postpartum uterine cramps
After childbirth it is common to suffer from pain in the lower abdomen, real cramps that recall the pains experienced during childbirth. Uterine cramps are due to the fact that the uterus during the nine months grows progressively from the…
Nest bonus 2022: how it works and when to apply
Financial support for families is very important, we have told you about the single allowance , but for those who have very young children who start attending nursery schools or perhaps are looked after by someone at home, here is the ” Nursery…
Can the blood tests of the Bi-test be interpreted by themselves? No! Here’s why
Postpartum depression: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention Posted on 30 January 2014 Postpartum (or postpartum or postnatal) depression is a form of general depression that affects about 10 to 20% of women and generally begins 3 to 4 weeks after delivery.…