Today's sporting landscape increasingly accepts that athleticism doesn't end when motherhood begins. High-profile athletes ...

The six weeks after childbirth are critical for physical healing and emotional adjustment. But many new mothers skip their postpartum visit. Kirtly Jones, MD, and Meredith Grady, PT, explain why this ...

A woman revealed that her husband is "disgusted" with her post-baby body, after the woman gained weight from carrying and ...

After Selena Williams had a child, she found that along with her excitement of a new baby was disappointment due to insufficient postpartum support. Williams describes leaving the hospital with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Within 6 weeks of delivery, readmission risk was higher after stillbirth vs. live birth. Mental health/substance ...

If you are meticulously preparing for your pregnancy, don't wait until your first postpartum checkup to think about what you do after giving birth. Postpartum family planning involves the use ...

For many new mothers, one of the first questions that comes up after delivery, right after feeding, recovery, and sleep—is ...

A study shows that maternal stress one year after birth has the strongest impact on early development, highlighting the need ...

Women who experience severe bleeding after giving birth face elevated risks to their cardiovascular health that can persist for up to 15 years—a new analysis of data from over 9.7 million women across ...