Postpartum - the period after birth

Sex after giving birth: When can you have sex again – and why does it feel different?

When is it okay to have sex after giving birth? Read about pain, dryness, lack of desire and risk of pregnancy – and what is completely normal.

First period after giving birth – why is it different?

When do you get your period after giving birth? And why can it be heavier, irregular or more painful? Get answers and knowledge here.

Postpartum hemorrhage: What is “normal” - and when should I react?

Read more about what is normal about postpartum bleeding (lochia), how long it can last, colors and smells you should know – and when to seek help.

Postpartum Portrait: From touch anxiety to home birth: Michelle's honest story about the fourth trimester

Michelle shares honestly about two very different births, about balancing two children's nervous systems at the same time with her own - and about daring to listen to her gut feeling.

Infections and complications after childbirth – what should every woman giving birth know?

Are you going to give birth soon? It's a huge achievement, and for the vast majority of people it goes without complications. But what symptoms of postpartum complications should you be aware of?

Postpartum products and care – what to use postpartum?

Get an overview of postpartum care and products. Read about postpartum bleeding, pads, menstrual panties and gentle care for your postpartum period.

Does your vagina smell after giving birth? It's often normal – but be aware of this

Are you experiencing vaginal odor after giving birth? Read about postpartum bleeding (lochia), what is normal, and when odor can be a sign of infection.

Breastfeeding and menstruation: When does menstruation return after childbirth?

Read how breastfeeding affects menstruation after childbirth, why the hormone prolactin can delay the cycle, and what you can expect when your body finds its rhythm again.

What does it mean if you are pregnant and experience spotting?

A few weeks ago you had a positive pregnancy test. Now you go to the toilet and on the toilet paper you notice a little bleeding or discharge that looks like blood. What is that?

Menstruation after childbirth – when does the first period come?

When do you get your period after giving birth? Read about postpartum bleeding (lochia), first period, heavy bleeding and postpartum contraception.