The Placenta is said to be retained when placenta or its membranes remain in the uterus and not expelled out even 30 minutes after the birth of the baby.
Retained Placenta: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What causes abdominal (stomach) pain in pregnancy?
In early pregnancy, mild abdominal may be caused due to stretching of ligaments and muscles as the uterus grows, indigestion, constipation; relieved by rest.
When will you get your first period after delivery?
If you're giving bottle feed to your baby then your period could start as early as 6-8 weeks and with exclusive breastfeeding it could be delayed for 6 months
Care of the umbilical cord of the newborn
After the delivery of the baby, the cord is clamped and cut and there is stump left which is about half to one inch long. Keep the stump clean and dry all time.
What are the indications of episiotomy?
Episiotomy is usually done to enlarge the vaginal opening so as to facilitate easy and safe delivery of the foetus; to minimize overstretching of the perineal muscles.
Beginners Guide to Umbilical Cord [Funis]
The umbilical cord, also known as funis, navel string or birth cord, forms the connecting link between the foetus and the placenta during pregnancy.
Artificial feeding in Infants
Artificial feeding, also known as bottle feeding, is the feeding of the baby by any preparation other than breast milk in a hygienic condition.
Everything you need to know about Breast abscess in postpartum mother
Breast abscess is the formation of abscess or pus in the breast tissue caused by infection. It makes the mother look ill and breast is more painful and swollen.
Lochia or Vaginal discharge in Postpartum Mother
During vaginal delivery, average amount of blood loss is about 500ml; vaginal discharge for the first 5-6 days in postpartum mother is estimated to be 250 ml.
The reason behind decreased milk production in a postpartum woman
Prolactin hormone is responsible for milk production and secretion. Suppression of prolactin occurs due to use of certain medicine leads to low milk production.
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