Postpartum Articles

Breastfeeding Latch: How to Get a Deep Latch

A lactation professional explains what a deep latch looks and feels like, how to spot a shallow latch, and how to fix it, for Indian mothers.

Newborn Baby Weight Gain: Normal Ranges Week by Week

Newborns lose 7-10% in days 1-4, regain birth weight by ~2 weeks, then gain 150-200g per week. Growth charts, percentiles and when slow gain needs review.

Newborn Care: The First 30 Days

A neonatologist's overview of the first month: feeding, sleep, cord care, nappies, weight, bathing, and the signs that mean call a doctor.

Pumping & Storing Breast Milk: A Practical Guide

A lactation professional explains pump types, effective pumping, returning to work in India, and the safe rules for storing breast milk.

Postpartum 8 June 2026

How to Increase Breast Milk Supply: A Lactation Guide

A lactation professional explains how milk supply works, whether yours is genuinely low, and the proven ways to build it, for Indian mothers.

Postpartum 8 June 2026

Newborn Jaundice: Why It Happens & When to Worry

A paediatrician explains newborn jaundice for Indian families: why babies turn yellow, what is normal, how it is treated, and the red flags to act on.

Breast Engorgement: How to Relieve It Fast, Causes & Prevention

How to relieve breast engorgement fast: soften the areola, feed or pump often, cold compress between feeds. Causes, prevention and when to see a doctor.

Breastfeeding Pain: Why It Happens & How to Fix It

Nipple pain during breastfeeding is almost always fixable. Lactation professional Dr. Manjari explains latch, cracks, engorgement, and when to seek help.

Breastfeeding Positions: A Complete Visual Guide

Lactation professional Dr. Manjari explains 5 breastfeeding positions step by step for Indian mothers, post-C-section care, and latch signs.

Cluster Feeding: Why It Happens, How Long It Lasts & What Helps

Cluster feeding (nursing every 20-45 min for hours) is normal in newborns and peaks at Days 3-5. Why it happens, how to survive it, and when to worry.

Exclusive Breastfeeding: Benefits & How to Succeed

WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months. Here's what the evidence shows, common challenges in India, and when it's okay to supplement.

Back Pain After Delivery: Causes & Relief

Back pain after delivery has four specific causes. An OB-GYN explains what helps, which stretches work, and when physiotherapy is needed.

C-Section Recovery Week by Week: What to Expect

C-section recovery timeline from Day 1 to Week 6: wound care, diet, when you can climb stairs, drive, exercise and have sex, plus red-flag signs to watch.

First Period After Delivery: When It Returns & What's Normal

When does your period return after delivery? 6-12 weeks without nursing, 3-12 months while nursing. What's normal, plus the contraception risk to know.

Stitches After Normal Delivery: Healing Time & Care

How long do stitches heal after normal delivery? 4-6 weeks. A day-by-day episiotomy care guide: what's normal at each stage and the 5 red flags to watch.

Postpartum Belly Belt: What It Does (and Doesn't Do), Per an OB-GYN

Postpartum belly belts offer support and posture help after normal and C-section delivery, but won't reduce fat. When to start, how long, and who benefits.

Postpartum Exercise Plan: Week-by-Week (Normal & C-Section)

Safe postpartum exercises from Day 1 to Week 12 for both normal delivery and C-section. A week-by-week plan with kegel timings and core-work progression.

Postpartum Warning Signs: 10 Symptoms to Never Ignore

10 postpartum warning signs: heavy bleeding, fever above 38C, severe headache, calf pain. Which symptoms need urgent care and which can safely wait.

Postpartum 23 May 2026

Postpartum Hair Loss: Why It Happens & When It Stops

Hair shedding 3 to 4 months after delivery is normal telogen effluvium. An OB-GYN explains why it happens, when it stops, and what supports recovery.

Postpartum 20 May 2026

JE, Meningococcal & Travel Vaccines: Who Needs Each?

Should your baby get the JE, meningococcal, or yellow fever vaccine? A paediatrician explains who needs each optional vaccine, at what age, and why.

Postpartum 16 May 2026

Painless vs Painful Baby Vaccines: Which to Choose & Cost Difference (India)

Are painless baby vaccines worth the extra cost? The clinical difference between DTPw and DTPa, when painless is recommended, and what Indian families pay.

Postpartum 12 May 2026

Baby Vaccine Schedule India: Government vs Private Chart

Every vaccine on India's UIP (government) and IAP (private) schedule, age-by-age: what each prevents and how to choose for your baby.

Postpartum 12 May 2026

Postpartum Yoga: 8 Safe Poses to Start After 6 Weeks (OB-GYN Guide)

Postpartum yoga helps with back pain, pelvic floor recovery and mood. An 8-pose guide: when to start after delivery vs C-section, and poses to avoid early.

Postpartum 6 May 2026

Postpartum Anxiety: Signs, Causes & How to Get Support

Postpartum anxiety is often missed and more common than postpartum depression. Racing thoughts, 'something will go wrong' feelings, and how to get help.

Postpartum 1 May 2026

Postpartum Exercise: When to Start & What's Safe

When can you exercise after delivery? An OB-GYN's phase-by-phase guide for vaginal delivery and C-section recovery.

Postpartum 30 April 2026

Postpartum Belly: Why It Stays & How to Heal

Why your postpartum belly stays even after delivery, and what actually helps it heal: uterus involution, diastasis recti, hormones, and safe exercises.

Postpartum 25 April 2026

Diastasis Recti: Self-Check & 5 Healing Exercises

Belly still looks pregnant after delivery? 60-second self-check for diastasis recti, 5 exercises that heal the gap, and what to avoid.

Postpartum 16 April 2026

Post Delivery Care: Day 1 to Week 6 Guide for Indian Mothers

Week-by-week post delivery care: Day 1 food, warning signs, jaappa rest, breastfeeding, C-section vs normal delivery. By Dr. Suganya Venkat, OB-GYN.

Postpartum 8 April 2026

Postpartum Bleeding (Lochia): Stages & Timeline

Lochia lasts 3-6 weeks: red for days 1-4, pinkish-brown for days 4-10, then white. OB-GYN explains each stage and when to call your doctor.

Postpartum 5 April 2026

Postpartum Weight Loss: OB-GYN's Safe Guide

How to lose weight safely after delivery? Start at 6-8 weeks postpartum. Indian meal plan, realistic timelines, and safe exercises.

Postpartum 21 March 2026

Postpartum Depression: Signs, Support & Recovery

How to recognise postpartum depression, how it differs from baby blues, and what actually helps, by OB-GYN Dr. Suganya Venkat.