Health
Postpartum
The Big ‘Uh Oh:’ My Journey Through Postpartum Preeclampsia
A writer shares her journey with atypical postpartum preeclampsia, including her symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term effects.
I Vowed To Never Blame My Baby for My Problems—Until She Gave Me Dark Circles
One beauty editor discusses her post baby skin changes, and how it changed her perspective on postpartum body changes.
Birth Isn’t Just About the Baby: Next-Generation Postpartum Care Is Born
Discover the new platforms, services, and communities offering postpartum care that centers the mental health of the birthing person.
Traveling With a Baby? Know Your Rights To Breastfeed on an Airplane
Learn the legality of breastfeeding on an airplane, plus tips from a nurse practitioner for when and how you should do so.
Doing These 6 Pelvic Floor Exercises After Giving Birth Can Help Prevent Leaking, Prolapse, and Pain
Learn how to begin reconnecting to your deep core muscles after giving birth with these postpartum pelvic floor exercises.
What To Know About the Postpartum Depression Pill
A new study on the efficacy of a drug, Zuranolone, to treat postpartum depression, shows promising results.
No One Told Me Motherhood Would Take My Boobs on Such a *Journey*
The author knew there'd be breast changes during pregnancy and afterward, but she wasn't prepared for her boobs to go on such a journey.
The Founders of Swehl Want To Shrink the Huge and Long-Ignored Breastfeeding Learning Curve
New breastfeeding platform Swehl is reimagining the nursing experience with bite-sized video tutorials and multifunctional products.
Here’s When To Get Back on Birth Control After Having a Baby, if You’re Definitely Not Trying To Get Pregnant
Learn what OB/GYNs say is the best strategy for postpartum birth control, if you're not trying to get pregnant again right away.
1 in 10 Postpartum People Develop High Blood Pressure After the Standard 6-Week Check-Up, According to a Study
Postpartum hypertension often occurs after six weeks postpartum, according to a new study, particularly in people of color.
Here’s Why Your Doctor May Not Catch a Postpartum Mood Disorder–And How To Get Help
Screening for postpartum depression and other mood disorders can be challenging for obstetric healthcare providers. Here's why.
Rates of Postpartum Anxiety Are Rising. A New Study Suggests Strength Training Might Help
New research indicates that exercise for postpartum anxiety is most effective when it occurs in a group and childcare is included.
Too Many People Don’t Know About Postpartum Doulas. Here’s Why That Needs to Change
Discover postpartum doulas: what they do, how they help new parents, and what they don't do. Includes info on postpartum doula cost & duties.
‘I Went Bald After My First Pregnancy—Here’s What It Taught Me About Hair Loss’
Six months after Jessica Cho, MD, had her first baby, she dealt with postpartum baldness. These are the hair-loss lessons she learned.
Black Women Face Unique Barriers to Breastfeeding—Here’s What I Wish I’d Known
In honor of Black Breastfeeding Week, one writer reflects on the struggles she and many other Black women face with feeding their babies.
Breast Pumps Are in the Midst of an Overdue and Necessary Glow Up
A new generation of breast pumps are finally reimagining decades- and sometimes centuries-old technology. Here's why that's important.
‘I Didn’t Realize How Challenging Breastfeeding Is for Black Moms—Then I Had My Son’
For Black Breastfeeding Week, a new mom opens up about the challenges she faced trying to breastfeed her son, and how she's learned to manage.
Postpartum OCD Affects 11% of New Moms—So Why Is No One Talking About It?
Experts speak out about postpartum OCD, dispelling the unfair stigma that prevents many women from seeking help. Plus, how the pandemic is making it worse.
Breastfeeding is one of the most heated topics of new motherhood—and it’s time to stop the stigma
Many new parents wonder "Is breastfeeding better?" But while the health benefits are clear-cut, the decision is complex and personal, despite stigma.
Breast health is a crucial part of postpartum care that is so often overlooked
A new company for postpartum moms offers education and resources related to breastfeeding pain, and other hurdles many women face.
How one mom is hoping to disrupt the postpartum care industry—by creating one
The postpartum care experience for new moms is sorely lacking and isn't often talked about. Frida Mom's new products aim to help.
Hey new moms: You should probably talk to your doc before trying fenugreek
Fenugreek is a popular herbal remedy for new moms looking to produce more breast milk. Here, an expert weighs in on whether fenugreek benefits are worth it.
Apps and online tools aim to ease the loneliness too many new moms suffer from in silence
With sleepless nights, days at home, and general newness of being a new parent, postpartum loneliness is common. Rounded up here are resources to help.
Do you *really* need to avoid certain foods while breastfeeding?
While there are a lot of rumors about certain foods to avoid while breastfeeding, most of it is total B.S. A doctor helps us separate fact from fiction.
Should your post–C-section plan include non-opioid pain-management options?
It's not uncommon for women who undergo cesarean sections to become dependent on using opioids after childbirth. Here's why to discuss non-opioid pain-management options with your doc—and your much safer options.
The best herbs for new moms with adrenal fatigue
See which herbs to use for postpartum adrenal fatigue treatment. Adaptogens like ashwagandha and astragalus can help with depression, lactation, and more post-birth issues.
The surprising connection between gut health and postpartum depression
A closer look at the link between gut bacteria and postpartum depression.
Blake Lively is keeping it *so* real about postpartum fitness
Blake Lively is keeping it *so* real about postpartum fitness, telling her fans it's taken her 14 months to get back into shape—not just a handful of weeks.
Postpartum Depression May Look More Like Anxiety Than Sadness
When obsessing over your new baby's feeding schedule may be a red flag.
Why Jena Malone’s post about postpartum depression matters
The "Hunger Games" actress shared her struggles on Instagram—and started an important mental health conversation in the process.
The low-sugar eating plan that helped Molly Sims find a healthy balance after having a baby
Celebrity nutritionist Kelly LeVeque shares the meal plan she prescribed the supermodel to bring her diet back into balance after having her third baby.