Wellbeing and lifestyle

Giving birth can affect your body in many ways, but here are ways to feel body confident and help your body recover after having a baby.

Discover how breast surgery may impact breastfeeding, including implants, mastectomy and augmentation. Learn about how a lactation consultant can help.

Cancer treatment can affect your ability to breastfeed safely. Learn when it may be safe to breastfeed your baby and when to ask your doctor.

Contraception lets couples have sex without it leading to pregnancy. It's important to choose the best method for you, so learn here about your options.

Breastfeeding mothers don't need a special diet. But small amounts of what you eat can enter your breast milk, so knowing what's safe is important.

Fertility awareness is learning to identify which days of the month you are fertile. It can be used as a form of contraception or to become pregnant.

Learn how the lactational amenorrhoea method (LAM) can prevent pregnancy while breastfeeding, how it works and when you may need another contraceptive option.

It is important to make healthy choices when trying to lose weight after pregnancy. Learn more about exercise and healthy eating after giving birth.

After your baby is born, you may feel your identity as a parent has replaced your identity as an individual. Discover what to do if you feel this way.

While most medicines are safe to take while breastfeeding, some can affect your baby. Learn out more about medicines and breastfeeding here.

Deciding to return to work after having a baby can be a big change for everyone in the family. Find practical tips to help with this decision.

Exercise can help you recover after childbirth, make you stronger and improve mood. Here are some tips on how to exercise safely after a pregnancy.

Learn more about some of the sleep challenges you might have after having a baby. Find out how to manage your sleep and when you should get help.

The fourth trimester is the first 3 months after having your baby. Learn how to prepare yourself and your baby for the physical and emotional changes.