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  • Prenatal and postnatal yoga video

    Whether you're currently pregnant or have recently given birth, look after your body with this prenatal and postnatal exercise home workout video from the NHS Fitness Studio.

  • Your 6-week postnatal check

    Find out about the postnatal check that happens around 6 weeks after the birth, where you can discuss any health issues you may have, including contraception.

  • Twins and postnatal depression

    Caring for twins or triplets can put you at higher risk of postnatal depression, so make sure you can spot the symptoms.

  • Feeling depressed after childbirth

    Find out about feeling down after giving birth, including how to tell the difference between the "baby blues" and postnatal depression.

  • Your newborn twins

    What to expect at the hospital after your twins or triplets are born, and tips for when you take them home.

  • Sleep and tiredness after having a baby

    Tips for coping with tiredness and sleep problems when you have a new baby, with advice about how to relax, get more sleep and deal with stress.

  • Postpartum psychosis

    Information on postpartum psychosis (psychosis after childbirth), with links to other useful resources.

  • Postnatal depression

    Postnatal depression is a type of depression that many parents experience after having a baby. It's a common problem, affecting more than 1 in every 10 women within a year of giving birth.

  • Treatment - Postnatal depression

    Speak to a GP or health visitor if you think you might have postnatal depression. With treatment most women make a full recovery.

  • Symptoms - Postnatal depression

    Postnatal depression can affect women in different ways. It can start at any point in the first year after giving birth and may develop suddenly or gradually.