The mammary gland The breasts represent one of the most remarkable organs that transforms exceedingly greatly in pregnancy. This transformation is most noticeable because of the pivotal position the breast occupies in the body and it’s relevance also in the successful establishment of the outcome of the pregnancy. On account of these tremendous changes that impacts the breasts, there is…
Your skin goes through pregnancy induced changes that affects its shine and luster and these changes varies from darker pigmentation, rashes, spots, stretch marks and so many other hormonal and non hormonal induced changes in the postpartum period These postpartum skin changes can fortunately be treated with a return to your normal glow and shine in the postpartum period. We…
The impact of your pregnancy on your skin is very much noticeable when you have shed the baby. The extra weight and lax skin you developed in pregnancy that was being masked by the protruding belly begins to manifest itself. The postpartum body come in different shapes and sizes all subject to the different events and weight gains of the…
The hot flashes of birth Are you shocked and exasperated at the amount of heat and sweating you are experiencing following delivery?. Are you having repeated flushes occurring from head to toe several times a day as if you are already in menopause?. Please do not worry too much as these are sometimes a normal occurrence following delivery and like…
What is postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (P-PTSD) The time of delivery is a glorious time for the family but it can sometimes be overwhelming for the new mom and the whole family by extension. It can be such an unaccustomed experience that it is not uncommon for the new mom to feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad, stressed and sometimes out rightly…
You have just delivered and a few days or weeks following that, you notice that you are stiff in the joints on waking up in the morning and cant seem to do your usual chores without feeling these aching pains in your joints. You notice also that the joints are swollen and red. As a new mom, as you are…
The skin reacts in different ways following delivery and this can range from normal to a whole range of allergic and non-allergic conditions with each having its own characteristic presentation and worries that you need to be aware of to be able to get the best outcome for your self and your skin. Some skin conditions after pregnancy may also…
The delivery of your baby is followed by a period of temporary infertility induced by the cessation of your menstrual flow. This amenorrhea that results occurs as a result of the changes in the response of your ovary to your hormonal stimulation. The moment you deliver, the ovary begins to alter it responses to hormonal stimulation from the anterior pituitary.…