After Birth : How to Recover Body and Mind

A straight-talking new mums' guide to physical and mental health after having a baby.

''An absolute treasure trove on women''s physical and mental postnatal health'' Milli Hill, author of Give Birth Like A Feminist and The Positive Birth Book''Brilliant'' Clover Stroud''Essential reading for all parents to be'' Marina Fogle''Helpful, honest and humorous - which is exactly what we all need after birth'' Ross J. Barr, acupuncturist and women''s health expertWhile there is a wealth of advice for new mums on caring for their babies the same is not true for postpartum health. Fulfilling this vital need, After Birth is the ultimate postnatal primer for women facing changes to their bodies after having a baby. Addressing issues great and small­ - from hair loss and stretch marks, to bladder and bowel leaks, painful sex, diastasis recti and mental health - researcher and writer Jessica Hatcher-Moore brings together straight-talking advice on preparation for childbirth, healing, and recovery in the weeks, months and even years that follow. She also offers insights for partners, whose role is often overlooked at this critical time.Blending knowledge from the full spectrum of modern and traditional therapies with honest experiences from mothers, here is balanced advice with no agenda. Taking a broad look at what we can do for ourselves at home, and also when to seek expert help, After Birth will reassure, inform and empower women to reclaim their post-birth bodies.