Dear postpartum body

That wave—a tiny gesture—has sparked a massive response.

The CDC notes that many pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia or pelvic instability, impact walking or standing.

“We’re told we should do it ‘for the love of the art form,’ but we still have bills to pay and families to raise.”

In a world of curated family vacations and $500 birthday parties, this video gave us something far more precious.

Sara had donated her uterus so that Emma, who was born without one, could experience pregnancy.

She opens up about the stark contrast between her American mother’s approach to postpartum and that of her Mexican mother-in-law, and how that difference reshaped her understanding of what new mothers truly need.

“No one send this to my dad, he will cry…”

It was smooth, easy to push (even fully loaded), and made the long, winding walk through the water park actually doable.

So you’re cleared for exercise postpartum: Now what? Try these.

Though the “third baby” moment was brief, it came during a larger, deeply honest conversation about early motherhood.

3. Am I entitled to benefits when on maternity leave?

“Being postpartum is the most sensitive time I’ve ever gone through in my life,” she said. “Learning a new version of myself is very difficult.”

Plus, four ways to really connect with your partner after birth.

Finally, a policy that acknowledges that parenting is an endurance sport in itself.

We spoke to experts about how belly binding promotes healing and recovery after birth.

If you’ve ever felt like postpartum hit you like a tornado, Olivia Munn wants you to know you’re not alone.