Postnatal Link Journal
Postnatal care, traditions & practical tips
Guides for Hong Kong families in the UK — confinement traditions, recovery after birth, newborn care and choosing a 陪月 — checked against NHS advice.
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Your body after birth: what's normal, and the signs that need help
Bleeding, afterpains, stitches, a caesarean wound, tiredness and emotions in the weeks after birth — what to expect, how to look after yourself, and when to call your midwife, 111 or 999.
1 Oct · 4 min read
Recovery & health
Baby blues or postnatal depression? Looking after your mind after birth
How to tell the baby blues from postnatal depression, why it's common and nothing to be ashamed of, the rare emergency of postpartum psychosis, and where Hong Kong families in the UK can get help.
25 Sept · 3 min read
Our articles are general information only — not medical, legal or professional advice. Always talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP about your own situation. In an emergency call 999.