This Is A Depressingly Long List Of The Most Common Postpartum Health Issues We Don't Talk About

At least 40 million women are likely to experience a long-term health problem caused by childbirthevery year, according to a new study. 

Published in The Lancet Global Health, the research found a “high burden” of postnatal conditions that persist for many women in the months – and even years – after giving birth.

The authors of the paper said there needs to be greater recognition within healthcare systems of these problems, many of which occur beyond the point where women typically have access to postnatal services.