Postpartum

The topic of sex after birth remains a turbulent one. After all, everything suddenly revolves around your new baby. And yet, your own needs and your relationship should not be neglected. You can be rest assured, you are not alone with this topic. Intimacy after having a baby is something that comes up for most couples. Dutch sexologist and anthropologist Mandy Ronda confirms this. Time and again she receives questions like: “Since we had a baby, it’s really impossible to have sex spontaneously. We sometimes hear about putting sex on the agenda. But how can we schedule it?” Read more about what the “sex expert” advises…. Mandy Ronda, sexologist and anthropologist: “The fact is, your couple relationship changes after the birth of your baby. And it’s the same with your sexual relationship. A first step would therefore be to accept that sex or the desire for sex no longer arises spontaneously. So don’t compare your sex life after the birth with the time before the birth. Because now a whole

If you’ve just had a baby and are feeling sad, anxious or upset despite the happy occasion don’t worry. The first days and weeks after the birth can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Many women may feel a bit down, tearful, or anxious in the first week. This is often called the "baby blues" and is so common that it's considered normal. The "baby blues" do not last for more than 2 weeks after giving birth. If your symptoms last longer or start later, you could have postnatal depression. Our midwife Katrin Ritter tells you how you can tell the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression (PPD) and what you can do. What are the baby blues? Not just an old wives’ tale, the baby blues are real, affecting up to 80% of women after they give birth according to nct.org. Women who experience the baby blues can expect to feel down for a little while shortly after having their baby. Baby blues are noticeable, for example, through increased emotional sensitivity, mood swings or irritability.

The topic of sex after birth remains a turbulent one. After all, everything suddenly revolves around your new baby. And yet, your own needs and your relationship should not be neglected. You can be rest assured, you are not alone with this topic. Dutch sexologist and anthropologist Mandy Ronda confirms this. Time and again she receives questions like: "Since we had a baby, it's really impossible to have sex spontaneously. We sometimes hear about putting sex on the agenda. But how can we schedule it?" Read more about what the "sex expert" advises.... Mandy Ronda, sexologist and anthropologist: "The fact is, your couple relationship changes after the birth of your baby. And it's the same with your sexual relationship. A first step would therefore be to accept that sex or the desire for sex no longer arises spontaneously. So don't compare your sex life with the time before the birth. Because now a whole new era begins... at least temporarily. Don't forget: everything is just a phase. It won't

Hooray, a baby! How does it feel to be a mum now? Let’s discuss what few people talk about: Between postpartum, breastfeeding, nappies and sleepless nights, after a while it's not so easy to feel like a woman and partner too. Secretly, quietly, sex disappears from the relationship for many and the question is: How do we get it back? And what is the reason for this in the first place? Time and again, Dutch sexologist and anthropologist Mandy Ronda meets new mothers who tell her: "Since giving birth, I don't feel attractive and therefore don't feel comfortable with my partner naked. Is this normal? How can I feel sexy again?" We are therefore pleased that Mandy explains to us below how we can reconnect with our bodies and find closeness in our partnership . "When it comes to how we feel in our skin after giving birth, there is no norm. Some feel especially good because they are amazed at how their body has borne and given birth to new life, others experience hardly any difference in their

What to Expect from your First Postnatal Physiotherapy Appointment   Are you thinking about postnatal physiotherapy, either due to a GP referral or simply because you're curious about what it could do for you, but aren't really sure what it might entail? Then this blog post is for you! Pelvic health physiotherapist Lucy Allen explains what to expect from your first postnatal physio appointment.   This is a question I get asked regularly and it can be a daunting experience even more so if you don’t know what is going to happen.   At the beginning your physio will start with asking you questions about your symptoms, how things have changed from your normal i.e. pr-pregnancy/delivery, childbirth details and also explore how it’s affecting your health and overall wellbeing. We will also ask a bit about your medical history as there can be things from the past that are relevant to symptoms you may now have.   After the initial conversation your physio will offer an assessment of how you