Many new parents don’t get the emotional or medical support they need after giving birth, a third annual "State of Maternal Health" study finds. A single six-week postpartum checkup often isn't enough ...

If you are meticulously preparing for your pregnancy, don’t wait until your first postpartum checkup to think about what you do after giving birth. Postpartum family planning involves the use of ...

Postpartum experiences are as unique as the pregnancies that come before them. Because of this, it can be difficult to recognize what's normal and what could be a complication -- even if you've given ...

Influencer Nidhi Tyagi opens up about her postpartum weight loss journey, revealing why recovery, strength building, and patience matter more than rushing to lose pregnancy weight.

Maybe getting on a plane or taking an 8-hour road trip is the last thing on your mind after giving birth, or maybe you can't wait to introduce long-distance friends and family to your new (so adorable ...

More than just the “baby blues“, the severe low moods and anxious thoughts of postpartum depression (PPD) affect one in eight women after giving birth — including actress Jennifer Lawrence. Until ...

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Claire Smith about postpartum anxiety and the importance of early treatment.