Baby blues and psychological well-being

In the days following childbirth, some mothers experience mood swings, feel sad, and sometimes anxious. How about you? This fact sheet explains what the “baby blues” are and what can help you get through this time.

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Giving birth - Managing your pain naturally

Your delivery - Preparing for a caesarean

Skin-to-skin contact: a shared pleasure

Taking care of yourself in the first days following a ceasarian sectio…