Postpartum Health - What to expect after giving birth?

MediTalk Podcast

Having a baby is an experience of a lifetime. It is a very emotional time for families and a significant life change for parents. But how should women expect to feel in the first few days, weeks and months after leaving hospital. Today we speak with specialist obstetrician Dr Melissa O’Neill from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco to talk about postnatal care. In this interview Dr O'Neill talks about postpartum health; physical and hormonal changes a women is likely to experience after having a baby as well as, about medical conditions such as; mastitis, baby blues and post natal depression. Dr O'Neill also gives some advice on healthy post natal exercise expectations. We hope this conversation provides information to new mums and parents of what to expect after giving birth and how it takes a village to raise a child and how crucial it is to take time to care for ourselves to be able to take care of a new baby. "It takes a village to raise a child.'' African proverb To learn more about Dr Melissa O'Neill visit: sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/o/n/e/i/oneill-melissa-subiaco To hear more meditalk podcast episodes: www.meditalk.com.au Please if you are feeling unwell please seek the medical advice from a medical practitioner. If you have found this episode of Meditalk of value please share with family and friends. If you are able to take a minute to write a quick review on Apple Podcasts I would be very appreciative. If you have any suggestions of health topics you would like to learn more about please email me on: [e-mail] Thank you for listening and supporting MeditalkPodcast. Well wishes, D :-)