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Postpartum Guides
The fourth trimester, explained honestly. These guides cover the first twelve weeks after birth: perineal care after a vaginal birth, comfort after a caesarean, the first bathroom visits, bleeding, and what recovery actually looks like week by week. Written for Australian mums and reviewed by midwives, with clear pointers on when to call your midwife, GP or the maternity ward.
If you are still pregnant, the pregnancy guides cover what to pack and what to expect on the day.
Postpartum Guides
Postpartum Care: What Your Body Needs in the First 12 Weeks
Everything you need to know about postpartum care in the fourth trimester. Honest, practical tips for recovery after birth — because your body deserves attention too.
21 Sep 2026 · 8 min read
Postpartum Guides
C-Section Recovery Week by Week: What to Expect in the First Six Weeks in Australia
Last reviewed: June 2025. Hospital stay lengths and activity guidance reflect current Australian clinical practice. A c-section is major abdominal surgery. Seven layers of tissue are...
23 Apr 2026 · 17 min read
Postpartum Guides
Perineal tears after birth: what to expect and how to recover
A perineal tear typically takes between one and six weeks to heal, depending on its severity. Minor first degree tears can feel much better within a...
23 Apr 2026 · 17 min read
Postpartum Guides
What to pack in your hospital bag in Australia — for you, not just the baby
Every Australian hospital bag list you'll find online spends the first two-thirds covering the baby. Nappies, onesies, wraps, a coming-home outfit, a going-home outfit, a backup...
23 Apr 2026 · 11 min read
Postpartum Guides
What is lochia? Your guide to postpartum bleeding after birth
Nobody told you about this part. You expected some bleeding after birth, you just didn't expect quite this much of it, for quite this long, starting...
22 Apr 2026 · 5 min read
Pregnancy guides
Preparing for birth and the fourth trimester from 30 weeks.
Postpartum guides
Recovery after vaginal and c-section birth, bleeding, perineal care, and when to seek help.
Baby care guides
Blocked noses, first colds, cradle cap, teeth and nails, with step-by-step technique.