postpartum care

An ode to my first pair of mom underwear

Every time I go to throw them away, I feel a pang of guilt. This underwear saved my life. Okay, maybe it wasn't that extreme, but it did bring me comfort. This package of underwear was the first step towards regaining some semblance of dignity and normalcy after giving birth. This underwear propelled me into motherhood.

I don’t feel like ‘me’ right now, but please love me anyway

I long to reconnect with you again. I long to put that stellar dress and heels back on. But I feel like leaky breasts are probably the least sexy thing, right?

Do I need to take prenatal vitamins?

Here are the answers to your top prenatal vitamin questions.

How to combat postpartum hair loss, mama (and products that really help!)

You're not imagining it. Being a mom does change your hair.

Amy Schumer is refreshingly honest about the bittersweet end of maternity leave

It's okay to miss work, and it's okay to miss your baby.

Newborns need care, but so do new mamas

I matter too. I am a person too. I am valuable. I am the baby's whole world so I need to be seen so I don't lose myself.

Maternal mortality is a problem — and Serena Williams is investing to solve it

"I believe that it is absolutely critical right now to invest in solutions that help protect the lives of moms and babies," says Williams.

12 helpful phrases to talk about postpartum sex—whether you’re ready… or not

"Here is what I need to feel comfortable."

7 ways to prevent postpartum hair loss, according to a scientist

Longer, healthier hair ahead.

Introducing: The Esse Pregnancy Support Pillow—for every stage and need of pregnancy & postpartum

We’ve been there. During pregnancy and postpartum, it can be just. so.…

This mama’s honest before and after photos are going viral for all the right reasons

"After two years of dedicated work to embrace myself as is, I wholeheartedly love every single inch of my body—even on the days when my inner shame game is strong," Wolf writes.

ACOG guidelines push for postpartum checkups sooner and more often 👏🏻

They're saying six weeks is too late for postpartum checkups.

Candice on postpartum depression ruining her mom plans

"So here I was, new baby in hand (though not on the boob as he refused to latch), ready to face this motherhood thing."

Rock your first year with baby with these 7 products & services 💪

You'll thank us later, mama.

This mama’s honest story about her postpartum body is going viral

"Is it skinny? No. Is it what it used to be? No. Did it bounce right back? No. But it's a body & it's at the pool. So it's pool ready."

What the mom returning to work from maternity leave wants you to know

Leaving my baby to come back to work was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Luckily, I have amazing colleagues who made my transition back at work feel nearly seamless, and their efforts helped me realize that–it's the small things–that add up to make a big difference.

The one thing I wish I’d known about having sex after baby

When my husband wanted to start having sex again, I most definitely didn't.

More than half of new moms aren’t getting the mental health support they need

Recognizing this problem may be the first step in changing it.

This image depicting human milk ducts went viral—but for the wrong reasons

Though it's anatomically incorrect, it still sparks a discussion of empowerment.

Newborns, sleep & the 4th trimester: One sleep consultant’s plan for everyone to get some rest 😴

6 tips to prepare for your newborn's sleep (or lack thereof).