Postpartum skin changes aren't just physical; they can affect your self-confidence. The good news is most are temporary and ...

Childbirth changes more than just the body [Los Angeles Times] For the women who are lucky to be alive after this ordeal, they are left with a lot of thoughts and questions. Carrying a pregnancy for 9 ...

Women who experience severe bleeding after giving birth face elevated risks to their cardiovascular health that can persist for up to 15 years—a new analysis of data from over 9.7 million women across ...

Conceiving soon after childbirth can affect both maternal recovery and infant health. Short gaps between pregnancies may increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies, pregnancy complications, and early ...

A survey explored the experience of 2,000 women who have given birth in the past three years, finding that “recovery” after childbirth extends well beyond how their body heals on the outside — into ...

Experts say the trend reflects shifting ideas of self-care, but stress that medical safety, emotional readiness, and ...