The 'Post-partum' period is the period after child delivery when the mother's body is trying to heal from and get back to functioning as it used to before conception. The postpartum period begins soon after the delivery of the baby and usually lasts six to eight weeks and ends when the mother's body has nearly returned to its pre-pregnant state. Post partum bleeding and effects are a common concern among new mothers. Many wonder what is considered normal bleeding post-childbirth. This article will answer your questions regarding post-childbirth bleeding and help you determine whether or not you should be concerned with your own bleeding. Photo credit: mamahippie.com Postpartum bleeding symptoms are those of heavy menstrual period which are considered alarming signs by many women. Women who give birth at this stage, experience heavy blood flow. This bleeding requires careful management to avoid future problems. Do u know that u need rest in the postpartum, but so many...
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another”. —Williams James. STRESS AND THE NIGERIAN WORKFORCE. Stress, according to the medical encyclopedia, is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Stress is your body’s reaction to a challenge or demand. Stress is yet another slow killer that is creeping in on the working population between the age range of 18—60 and is fast becoming a major health concern. Stress could seem instrumental especially when it is employed in quickly solving a task or assignment, meeting a deadline or delivering on your end of an agreement. But if made habitual and with continued indulgence especially in contemporary setting, chronic stress could set in along with it’s numerous health consequences. There are two main types of stress: 1.Acute stress. This is short-term stress that goes away quickly. You feel it when you slam on the...