Your body after having a baby

The 6-week postnatal check is an important opportunity to check your mental and physical wellbeing and recovery after pregnancy and baby's birth.

Leaking urine (wee) after childbirth is very common. It can be embarrassing and inconvenient, but there are ways to improve bladder incontinence.

Engorgement is when your breasts are overfull with milk and fluids. It is usually temporary and will lessen as your body adjusts to your baby's needs.

Breastfeeding gives your baby with all their nutrients; often there are challenges with breastfeeding. Learn about these challenges and your options.

From mastitis and sore nipples to low milk supply and engorgement, learn how to deal with common breastfeeding problems and make feeding easier for you and baby.

Dilatation (or dilation) and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your womb. Find out more about D&C and when it’s done.

Inverted or flat nipples don’t stick out from your areola. Learn more about how to make breastfeeding easier if you have inverted or flat nipples.

Learn tips for looking after your body after having a baby. Discover how to manage recovery, address common issues and find support after childbirth.

Period pain (dysmenorrhoea) can make it difficult to enjoy your normal activities. Learn how to manage painful periods and when to see your doctor.

Mastitis occurs when breast tissue becomes inflamed, and usually happens in people who are breastfeeding. Mastitis can lead to infection.

Nipple thrush is a fungal infection that can happen when you’re breastfeeding. Find out more about the symptoms and treatments for nipple thrush.

Nipple vasospasm affects the flow of milk from the nipple and can be painful when breastfeeding. Learn about its causes and treatment.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is inflammation and infection of the pelvic organs or lining. It can cause serious complications, but is treatable.

After you've had your baby, you may wonder what will happen with your periods. Find out what to expect after birth and when your periods might return.

Many factors determine when your period will return if you're breastfeeding. Learn more about how breastfeeding affects your menstrual cycle.

Postpartum endometritis is when your uterus lining becomes infected after birth. Learn about the cause and treatment of postpartum endometritis.

Postpartum haemorrhage is when you bleed more than usual after giving birth. It can be very serious and requires medical attention right away.

Prolapse after birth happens when weakened muscles cause pelvic organs to bulge into the vagina. Learn about symptoms and how to manage it.

Reverse pressure softening methods are techniques you can use to soften your breasts if they are overfull or engorged before breastfeeding or expressing.

Birth can cause scarring from perineal tears, episiotomies or a caesarean section. Learn about the signs of infection and how to care for your wound.

Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples are common problems when you’re breastfeeding. Learn more about attachment issues, causes and treatment.