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 ...

Because you may need more than just diapers and wipes. It’s no secret that having a baby can come with a long to-do list. From setting up the nursery to learning how to properly install a car seat (I ...

The six weeks after childbirth are critical for physical healing and emotional adjustment. But many new mothers skip their postpartum visit. Kirtly Jones, MD, and Meredith Grady, PT, explain why this ...

Plus the aftercare advice mothers may truly need. A mother of two is addressing postpartum well-being and the care she says women actually need. "Birth is a major trauma to the body,” Jesse Truelove ...