One recommended method to guarantee suitable care is by including postnatal vitamins in their daily routine. These specially formulated supplements meet the nutritional demands of new mothers ...

HIV attacks the immune system, increasing susceptibility to other infections. Transmission occurs through unprotected sex, untested blood, sharing needles, or from mother to child during pregnancy, ...

With more and more evidence to suggest that women may be left depleted for weeks, months or even years, there’s no question that the impact of postnatal depletion can extend far beyond the ...

Mothers say the closure of a hospital's postnatal beds is "upsetting", claiming many are missing out on important post-natal ...

Becoming a new mother comes with challenges that mothers have to face on their own. Mood swings, physical changes, and ...

Position of the infant is a key factor in minimizing risk of Sudden Unexpected Postnatal Collapse (SUPC). SUPC is an emerging complication of skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding in the first ...

Nial, from Draperstown in County Londonderry, told BBC News NI his wife Danielle suffered a traumatic birth which led to her developing postnatal depression. "I felt helpless - there was nothing I ...

A new study reveals that when mothers regularly discuss their infants’ thoughts and feelings, it is associated with higher ...