In a recent study titled "The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on postnatal depression (2014–2020)," researchers examined the effects of the pandemic on postnatal depression rates in England. But has anything really changed?
Author and TV presenter Nigel Clarke says that when he had his first child, he didn't think he needed support as a dad. He knows a lot of men feel that way, but that couldn't be further from the truth!
Acupressure is a natural way to help manage discomfort during labor, and using an acupressure comb is one way to apply pressure to certain points on the body. Here, Lily from Yuula Comb outlines how it works on your hands.
Remifentanil can be offered as a continuous pain relieving alternative to an epidural during labour. Find out what it is and the key things you need to know about this pain-relieving drug.
Across the globe, cultures have developed their own unique postnatal traditions and rituals to help support and heal new mothers/parents during this time. Let's explore some of those traditions here.
Doing a poo is a really normal part of labour. Here's why it happens.