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On the RattleStork Blog, you'll find clear articles on sperm donation, trying to conceive, fertility, co-parenting, and modern family planning.
Alcohol in pregnancy: risks, conditions, myths and support
Smoking in Pregnancy: Risks, Effects, Second-hand Smoke, Vapes and Stopping
Cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding: THC, CBD, smoking, vaping, edibles, risks and support
Breastfeeding in the first week: getting started, colostrum, milk coming in, cluster feeding and common issues
Postnatal period after birth: physical changes, recovery, and warning signs
Caesarean Section: Preparation, What Happens, Recovery and Warning Signs
Birth injuries: perineal tears, stitches, healing and warning signs
Afterpains after birth: why they happen and when it's too much
Lochia: what is normal, how it smells, how much bleeding is alright, and when to get it checked
Being Ill During Pregnancy: Colds, Fever, Medicines, and When to See a Doctor
Caffeine in Pregnancy: How Much Coffee Is Safe and What Changes When You Are Breastfeeding
Blocked milk duct (milk stasis): causes, quick relief and when to get it checked
Mastitis while breastfeeding: symptoms, treatment, antibiotics, and when to get medical help
First period: what is normal, what makes the start easier, and when to get checked
Pelvic floor after birth: symptoms, recovery and when physiotherapy is helpful
Diastasis recti after pregnancy: what is normal, what helps, and when to seek help
Baby Blues or Postnatal Depression: Differences, Warning Signs, and What Helps Now
Haemorrhoids in the postnatal period: what really helps and when to get help
Thyroid and trying to conceive: TSH, symptoms, and sensible testing
Pain during sex after birth: when it can feel good again, why it hurts, and what helps
Stretch marks after pregnancy: causes, what to expect, and what genuinely helps
High blood pressure after childbirth: warning signs, blood pressure readings, and when to seek urgent help
