The First 100 Days After Birth

A mother is born the day her baby is born.

While much attention is given to pregnancy and childbirth, the period after birth is often overlooked. Yet the first 100 days after delivery can be some of the most physically demanding, emotionally overwhelming, and life-changing days in a woman's life.

Many mothers leave the hospital with questions they never expected to have:

• Is this bleeding normal?
• Why am I still in pain?
• Why am I feeling emotional?
• Is my baby feeding enough?
• When should I worry?

The First 100 Days After Birth is a compassionate, practical, and medically guided handbook designed to support mothers through this critical season of recovery and adjustment.

Written by Dr. Andrew Ngwira, Obstetrician & Gynecologist, this book provides clear explanations, practical advice, and emotional reassurance in simple language that every mother can understand.

Inside this book, you'll discover:

✔ What is normal after delivery — and what is not

✔ Warning signs that should never be ignored

✔ Recovery after vaginal birth and Caesarean section

✔ Breastfeeding guidance and common challenges

✔ Newborn care made simple

✔ Understanding crying, colic, jaundice, and fever

✔ Emotional wellbeing and postpartum depression

✔ Family planning after birth

✔ The role of fathers and family support

✔ A step-by-step guide through the first 100 days

✔ Mother and baby safety checklists

Whether you are a first-time mother, an experienced parent, or someone supporting a new mother, this book offers practical knowledge, confidence, and reassurance every step of the way.

Because after birth, the care of the mother matters just as much as the care of the baby.