postpartum

I wasn’t a baby person until I met my baby

Being uninterested in other people's toddlers doesn't mean you won't be a great mom to yours. We're often reminded to embrace people's differences and not put them in boxes, so why don't we do the same for moms?

There’s a reason these $20 Amazon leggings have over 6,000 reviews

Their durability makes them perfect for both household chores and high-intensity workouts.

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.

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.

Is it baby blues or postpartum depression? How to tell the difference

It's during this postpartum period that women may be at greater risk of experiencing a mental health condition than at any other time in their lives.

This mama’s powerful postpartum photos on Instagram celebrate her eating disorder recovery

Becoming a mother changed her body, but more importantly it changed the way she saw it.

Meghan Markle is *all* new moms when she says, ‘Not many people have asked if I’m okay’

She opened up about pregnancy and life with baby Archie in a new interview.

Jessica Simpson’s postpartum weight loss story is about more than what you read in the headlines

Let's get real for a second, mama.

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.

Do I have postpartum depression? This screening quiz can help you find out, mama

Think about how you have felt in the past seven days (not just how you feel today).

Meditations for your fourth trimester

Inhale confidence and exhale doubt. You've got this, mama. And we're here to help.

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.

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

This is the truth, the reality of childbirth.

5 postpartum depression symptoms you may not have heard of

3. Increased need for control,

Bachelor star ‘begging’ wife for sex 4 weeks after birth highlights sadly common problem

Our State of Motherhood survey revealed nearly a third of Millennial moms have sex before they feel ready.

It’s science: An element in breast milk can help prevent—and may cure—cancers

"14% to 19% of all childhood leukemia cases may be prevented by breastfeeding for six months or more."

10 ways a postpartum mama can thrive in recovery

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

Singing can relieve postpartum depression, says study

Women in both groups reported an improvement of their symptoms, but women in the singing group responded at a significantly quicker rate.