Musings: Can we talk about that first wee after giving birth, because JAYSUS!
The first wee is definitely up there with the pain of contractions The first time I was giving birth, it ended up being an emergency Cesarean section. Due to this, my vagina thankfully went through very little, but I can’t say the same thing for my stomach. When it came to having my daughter five […]
2 years ago
Are we suffering in silence?: How pregnancy and childbirth can affect our bodies
Are we suffering in silence? From swelling to varicose veins, perineal tears and perineal pain, physical changes to the vagina and vulva during pregnancy and birth are normal and in fact, extremely common. Except nobody really talks about them. A survey carried out by the brand in Ireland recently revealed that 51 per cent of […]
4 years ago
Opinion: Why does no one warn you about your first toilet trip after giving birth?
Seriously though, a little heads up would be nice. Over the years writing for HerFamily, I’ve written a few articles pointing out bits of information that were left out of the parenting books and pre natal classes. Today’s article will be no different because after all these years, I’m still wondering why nobody warns mams […]
5 years ago
5 bizarre (and totally beneficial) things you can do with your placenta
Would you give your afterbirth an afterlife?
8 years ago
ASK AN EXPERT: Ever Thought About Consuming Your Placenta? We’ve got the lowdown
Consuming your placenta (placentophagy) after giving birth has become one of the most talked-about trends to sweep the pregnancy and baby world. It’s no doubt celebs like January Jones and Kim Kardashian have helped spike interest in this afterbirth trend with advocates claiming it helps fight postpartum depression, aids depleted energy levels after giving birth, and even […]
11 years ago