The postpartum recovery period varies among individuals, typically lasting around 6 weeks, but some believe it extends to 6 months or even a year, influenced by factors like delivery type and previous ...

One of the best ways to help baby get a great start is to make sure mom has the postpartum essentials she needs as she recovers from birth. Seasoned labor and delivery nurse Liesel Teen says many ...

Despite a growing body of research that the postpartum period may be the most vulnerable time period for mental health during a woman’s life and knowledge that nearly all women experience at least ...

Background: The relation between place of residence and risk of postpartum depression is uncertain. We evaluated the relation between place of residence and risk of postpartum depression in a ...

Postpartum or perinatal depression is a form of depression that occurs following the birth of a baby. It’s a relatively common but serious medical condition. Postpartum or perinatal depression is a ...

This consensus aims to provide guidance for postpartum women and people, healthcare providers and exercise professionals on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep throughout the first year ...

After having a baby, your body needs time to heal and rest — and so does your mind. Postpartum yoga, also referred to as postnatal yoga, can help with both. This form of yoga focuses on recovery and ...

You’ve likely heard of postpartum depression, but it pales in comparison to the often ignored symptom of “postpartum rage.” “I’d be scared if my mom did this…” wrote one user. “Y’all… imagine what ...

It’s natural to worry after the birth of your little one. You wonder, Are they eating well? Sleeping enough? Hitting all their precious milestones? And what about germs? Will I ever sleep again? How ...

Postpartum psychosis is a rare experience that occurs when a woman who has recently given birth experiences a psychotic episode. These episodes are characterized by a loss of touch with reality, which ...