Postpartum
Cold vs. Warm Therapy in Perineal Pain
Perineal pain after vaginal birth is one of the hardest parts of recovery. Find out whether an ice pack or a sitz bath helps most, and when to use each.
By The Filocia Care Team · · 5 min read
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Postpartum
Understanding Lochia: What to Expect After Birth
Postpartum vaginal bleeding can last up to 6 weeks and looks different at every stage. Here's what lochia looks like at each stage, and when it needs medical attention.
The Filocia Care Team · · 5 min read
Postpartum
Sitz Bath Therapy: How Epsom Salt Supports Postpartum Healing
Stitches, swelling, burning, soreness after birth — many new moms experience perineal pain in the first few weeks postpartum. Here's how sitz bath therapy with Epsom salt may help.
The Filocia Care Team · · 6 min read
Postpartum
Postpartum Pain Map: What's Normal, Where, and For How Long
Not every new mom experiences postpartum pain the same way. Here is what's normal in each region of your body after birth, and what warrants a call to your doctor.
The Filocia Care Team · · 7 min read
Postpartum
Body Image After Birth
Your body after birth looks and feels different — externally, emotionally and hormonally. Here's what is actually happening, and what a realistic recovery looks like.
The Filocia Care Team · · 5 min read
Breastfeeding
Pumping vs. Direct Nursing: Finding What Works for You
Breast pump or direct nursing — do you have to choose? Here's what the science says about both, and how new moms can find what actually works for them.
The Filocia Care Team · · 6 min read
Breastfeeding
How to Handle Unsolicited Breastfeeding Advice and Public Opinions
From mothers-in-law to strangers, unsolicited breastfeeding advice is everywhere in India. Here's what the research says, and how to navigate opinions that aren't yours to take.
The Filocia Care Team · · 6 min read
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding with Flat or Inverted Nipples
Have flat or inverted nipples and worried about breastfeeding? Here's what you need to know about latching, techniques that help, and when to seek support.
The Filocia Care Team · · 5 min read
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding in the First 24 Hours: What to Expect
Wondering what to expect in the first 24 hours of breastfeeding? From colostrum to engorgement, here's what new moms need to know about nursing a newborn.
The Filocia Care Team · · 6 min read
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