2+ hour, 58+ min ago  (704+ words) While some find postpartum showers difficult'due to pain, time constraints, and body image issues'they can offer significant benefits. As I lay in the hospital with my newborn baby by my side, there were many things preoccupying my mind: my ability…...

3+ hour, 18+ min ago  (799+ words) From helping to reduce pain and swelling to aiding with scar tissue healing, the benefits of postpartum massage go far beyond stress relief. Postpartum massage caters to the needs of parents who are recovering from childbirth and are dealing with…...

6+ hour, 13+ min ago  (365+ words) Rejuvenate your face and body with these quick and easy tips. But just because your postpartum skin may not look and feel the same doesn't mean you can't benefit from a few minutes for some TLC. Here's how to put…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (1090+ words) It's late in the evening'almost time for bed'and my 2-and-a-half-year-old is curled up next to me in bed, nestling into my chest with an expectant look in her eyes. She's strong these days, and she knows how to break into…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (636+ words) The excitement and love for your new baby can be all encompassing, and it's a huge identity shift, both individually and as a couple," points out Stephanie Saari, LMFT, a certified emotionally focused therapist and owner of Renewed Relationships Counseling…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (1570+ words) At her appointment, her healthcare provider noticed that her blood pressure was elevated and that she wasn't dilated. Summer rushed to the hospital. "After two and a half days in the hospital, I was finally 10 centimeters," recalls Summers. But shortly…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (1266+ words) One single mom by choice spoke with her medical team for tips on how to increase her chances of getting pregnant. Here's what she learned. Choosing to be a single mom by choice, I already knew I had a few…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (1286+ words) Postpartum skin changes aren't just physical; they can affect your self-confidence. The good news is most are temporary and improve with time. Skin changes after birth are incredibly common, yet many new parents aren't prepared for how different their skin…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (701+ words) Researchers looked at a connection between how infants process musical rhythm and language. We break it down. Parents have sung lullabies to their children for thousands of years to soothe them and help them fall asleep. But research suggests that…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (403+ words) Reclaim a few moments of peace while addressing common hormonal changes with these easy postpartum skincare routines. Skincare doesn't need to be complicated to be effective. And it's a good thing, because postpartum moms are running on little-to-no sleep, meaning…...