postpartum recovery

Your postpartum body: What’s normal, what’s concerning & how to feel better

2. Worrying about going to the bathroom

What is the fourth trimester? Your guide to adjusting for you + your baby

In the fourth trimester, your baby is going through a massive environment transition.

The answer to postpartum recovery may be how you breathe—here’s how to do diaphragmatic breathing

Just breathe, mama.

Christina Anstead’s important message for postpartum mamas: You need to be taken care of, too

"I always want to be the people pleaser in the family and make sure everyone knows how much I care about them—but in doing so I wasn't taking care of myself," shares Anstead.

This mama’s viral post is an honest example of why we need more parental leave

"I still have stitches and I'm still bleeding, an obvious sign that I have not yet recovered from delivering my baby, even six weeks later," shares Skrysak.

This is what postpartum mamas actually need

This is a picture of me mid-meltdown during my second week as a mom of two. I just got done breastfeeding for what felt like the 100th time and my husband had just entered the room asking if I needed anything, and I said no. When he walked out, I just broke down. Because there were SO many things I needed.

These powerful + honest postpartum photos are changing how mothers see themselves

The Life After Birth project is changing the way we look at and talk about postpartum bodies.

Postpartum recovery is hard—and we need to talk more about it

This is the truth, the reality of childbirth.

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.

10 ways a postpartum mama can thrive in recovery

3. Ask a friend or family member to arrange a meal sign up.

How to improve postpartum back pain, according to a Chiropractor

It's a common symptom, but it doesn't have to be.

Amy Schumer loves her ‘warm, soft post-baby body’—and we’re here for it

The comedian has been through a lot, from battling hyperemesis during pregnancy to a C-section recovery, so it's wonderful to see her feeling strong.

Brooklyn Decker shares the struggle of postpartum workouts—because it really is that hard

We're here for you in solidarity, mama!

Mamas recovering from postpartum, we see you

I saw the pain in your eyes and in your face and in your body.

5 important ways to celebrate your postpartum body, mama

We still have work to do in this arena, and mamas, that work continues with us.

How my PTSD changed the way I care for pregnant women

My personal experience has made me more aware of the fears and anxieties my patients may be carrying from previous pregnancies.

Yes, Megan Markle still looks pregnant—here’s why

Let's take a moment to appreciate how extraordinary women's bodies are.

7 eye-opening reasons why new moms don’t share their scary thoughts

Newly postpartum women are suffering in silence, but they don't have to be.

I finally got help for my postpartum anxiety—and you can, too

If I could tell you anything about struggling with this, it is this: PPA is real, it is not normal, and getting help is okay. Do not feel ashamed, do not feel embarrassed, and don't for one second think you owe anyone an explanation.

Motherhood is: Taking care of a toddler while recovering from a C-section

And being kind to yourself along the way.