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1. Recovery from birth takes a long time
If you have had a troubling, difficult or traumatic birth, there are some positive steps you can take.
These tips can help you heal faster, naturally.
"This is what my mom brought me as a gift."
"The 'I’m so proud of you' has me in tears"
Is this mom wrong for insisting on following the '555' rule after giving birth?
It's much longer than just the few short weeks after birth.
We spoke to experts about how belly binding promotes healing and recovery after birth.
An expert explains the very real (and very common) struggle.
These viral photos and videos tell the stories of birth and strength.
Plus, explore factors beyond genetics, like health and environment, that influence labor.
2. Every birth is different.
Many attachment theories promote the concept of "nesting" where parents create a hedge of felt safety around their new child by slowing the pace of life, protecting the focus and promoting the connection between main caregivers and their children.
You might feel more cramping after birth—but also more confidence.
After the joy of having my son, I gradually became aware of the more negative feelings tugging at the corners of my mind.
“Motherhood has changed every part of who I am.”
It’s about self-care and self-compassion, mama.
So you’re cleared for exercise postpartum: Now what? Try these.
I’ve begun to wonder—should investing in postpartum care really be considered a luxury?
I was changing so quickly, so furiously—the descent was so immediate and so disorienting, that I struggled to catch my breath.
