Postpartum

What Happens to the Vulva and Vagina After Birth — According to Experts

Nov 1, 2024

What Happens to the Vulva and Vagina After Birth — According to Experts

Despite an uptick in body positivity over the last several years, many people who've given birth still feel the pressure to "bounce back" fast.

The "Postpartum Cliff": A Phase We Don't Discuss Enough

Oct 28, 2024

The "Postpartum Cliff": A Phase We Don't Discuss Enough

The day after arriving home from the hospital with her newborn, Lauren Cooper woke up with a massive headache.

What Is Postpartum Psychosis, Exactly? An Ob-Gyn Explains

Sep 25, 2024

What Is Postpartum Psychosis, Exactly? An Ob-Gyn Explains

Content Warning: This article contains mention of self-harm.

How a Postnatal Retreat Helped Me Transition Into Motherhood

Sep 20, 2024

How a Postnatal Retreat Helped Me Transition Into Motherhood

I have now been a mom for a little over a year — and looking back at my journey, the best decision I made for my mental health was going to a postpartum care center.

I Hired a Postpartum Midwife, and It Changed Everything

Sep 19, 2024

I Hired a Postpartum Midwife, and It Changed Everything

If you've had a baby in the United Stateshad a baby in the United States, you're aware of how pathetic postpartum care is.

How to Style Postpartum Bangs, According to a Celebrity Hairstylist

Sep 18, 2024

How to Style Postpartum Bangs, According to a Celebrity Hairstylist

As a mom of two children under three, my appearance ranks very low on my to-do list.

Yes, Postpartum Body Odor Is Real — Here's What to Know

Sep 11, 2024

Yes, Postpartum Body Odor Is Real — Here's What to Know

It's no secret that the pregnancy and postpartum period are filled with tons of changes — physical, emotional, and mental.

Please Stop Telling New Moms "All That Matters Is a Healthy Baby"

Aug 16, 2024

Please Stop Telling New Moms "All That Matters Is a Healthy Baby"

When I found myself single in my mid-30s living in New York City, I was still undecided about whether I wanted to be a mom.

Leg Swelling After a C-Section Is Common — So Why Does No One Talk About It?

Aug 2, 2024

Leg Swelling After a C-Section Is Common — So Why Does No One Talk About It?

Pregnancy brings with it so many physical changes.

Is Pelvic-Floor Therapy Really as Crucial as Everyone Says?

Jun 12, 2024

Is Pelvic-Floor Therapy Really as Crucial as Everyone Says?

If you spend time on social media, there's a good chance you've encountered the term pelvic-floor therapy, or pelvic-floor physical therapy.

Here's How Experts Say New Parents Can Get the Protected Sleep They Desperately Need

Nov 29, 2023

Here's How Experts Say New Parents Can Get the Protected Sleep They Desperately Need

When a new parent crosses over that life-changing threshold from imagining what it will be like to hold their sweet, snuggly newborn into the exhausting and emotionally taxing reality of actually taking care of a precious, screaming little human, perhaps the most jarring change is the serious lack of sleep that comes with the territory.

"DWTS" Alum Lindsay Arnold Launched an Anti-Bounce-Back Postpartum Workout Program

Oct 26, 2023

"DWTS" Alum Lindsay Arnold Launched an Anti-Bounce-Back Postpartum Workout Program

When it comes to postpartum content on social media, news feeds are often filled with posts focusing on "snapping back," or getting into shape after having a baby, leaving many parents overwhelmed and vulnerable to self-criticism or pressure around working out.