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Post Natal Resources
Care for your body and baby post pregnancy and birth.
The first few weeks after having a baby are a time of great change. You may look at your baby with wonder and amazement, but at the same time you may feel exhausted from lack of sleep and overwhelmed by your new responsibilities.
‘s an exciting time as you and your newborn baby learn to breastfeed. Find great information and support to help you on your breastfeeding journey.
It’s important to make sure that vaccinations are given on time so that babies are protected early and not at risk of catching serious
preventable diseases.
Soon after birth, your baby will have a vitamin K injection or the first dose by mouth. This will be given by a doctor or midwife
The latest evidence-based advice from Red Nose on how keep your baby safe and reduce the risk of sudden infant death.
In the past, it was recommended that sexually active women have Pap smear tests every two years. The Pap smear test has been replaced by the new Cervical Screening Test (CST).
The prevention of pregnancy – what are my options?
Tragically, an unborn baby can die while still inside their mother’s uterus (womb). When this happens in the early stages of pregnancy it is called a miscarriage. When it happens later in pregnancy it is called a stillbirth. A miscarriage occurs when the pregnancy has
not progressed beyond 20 weeks. After 20 weeks, it will be
classified as a stillbirth.
By Penrith Physiotherapy Sports Centre.