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After the Birth

What happens to you after the birth of your baby has been the last thing on your mind. Your hormones and emotions change rapidly after birth and can affect how you feel. It's a good idea to have more of an understanding of how your body is likely to react after the birth of your baby.

We've provided you with some insights into your stay in hospital with your baby and how you may feel emotionally and physically after the birth.

Your Stay In Hospital

Here is some information on what you can expect during your stay in hospital.

Your Post Natal Health

"Secret Women's Business"- Things after childbirth that nobody tells you about.

Post Natal Exercises

Some tips to help you get back to your pre-pregnant body shape. "It won't happen overnight..."

Your Pelvic Floor

Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles after birth is vitally important. Get some tips.

Your Emotions

Is it normal to feel like I want to cry all the time? Why do I feel differently towards my partner?

Resuming Sex

When will my sexual desire return? Am I normal?

Getting Out and About

You're not alone, feelings of isolation are normal; here are ideas on where to meet other new mums.

Top 15 Questions

Kotex Maternity brings you the top 15 questions asked after giving birth to your baby.