postpartum recovery

“Nobody warned me about this”: The postpartum truths moms wish they knew sooner

“Debilitating mastitis that put me in the hospital... [and] my c-section incision opened.”

These unfiltered + powerful postpartum photos will make you feel seen

Modibodi and Getty believe both pregnancy AND postpartum bodies are precious. This series aims to redefine how we illustrate the postpartum experience.

What no one tells you about your post-baby period

The return of your menstrual cycle after birth isn't just back to business as usual.

Postpartum doulas are the support system all new mothers need

But paying for one is a challenge for most.

This mama is going viral for honoring her postpartum body and we are here for it

"This picture isn't about feeling amazing in my body. It's a moment where I honored what my body DID for me vs. how it LOOKED for me."

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Tia Mowry gets candid about her postpartum body: ‘I literally thought something was wrong with me’

The actress says she had "an unhealthy perspective" of what her body would look like after giving birth.

Your postpartum recovery kit: Feel your best after a vaginal birth

Here’s what you need to know to have the best possible postpartum recovery

Treating moms with postpartum depression helps their babies’ brains

Therapy benefits both mom and baby, according to new research.

A spa day at home is possible, here’s 10 ways to make it happen

Key ways to replenish from the inside out after baby is born.

Why postpartum mamas should only wear light-colored underwear—according to a midwife

It could save your life.

6 ways a postpartum doula can make breastfeeding easier

You deserve someone in your corner, mama.

10 products that helped me with postpartum insomnia

I didn't even know it was a thing until I was wide awake at night while everyone else peacefully slept.

Is the Belly Bandit helpful for postpartum recovery?

I personally found myself wanting more core support in my early postpartum months.

This mama’s love for her postpartum body is all we need today

"Yes, this is a postpartum body. And yes, this is a postpartum body that also looks like a pregnant body."

5 expert ways to cope when you’re up all night with your newborn

Here's how to take care of yourself when the baby is Up. All. Night.

I had to cancel all my postpartum support plans

"I sat in my hospital bed canceling plans—plans for my brother to watch my toddler, plans for cat-sitting, meal delivery, and more of my well thought out and planned support systems."

How to prepare for postpartum during a pandemic

8 totally doable steps you can take now to help set your mind at ease

14 ways to *really* help a new mom

As a society, we still have a lot of work to do when it comes to supporting new mothers, so it's normal to feel a bit at a loss.

Giving birth under general anesthesia increases your odds of getting PPD by 54%

This research underscores the importance of postpartum support for mothers.