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 ...

A woman revealed that her husband is "disgusted" with her post-baby body, after the woman gained weight from carrying and ...

After Selena Williams had a child, she found that along with her excitement of a new baby was disappointment due to insufficient postpartum support. Williams describes leaving the hospital with ...

New mothers often overlook a crucial post-birth check, which is an imaging scan, vital for detecting issues like retained ...

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 ...

Your body goes through major hormonal changes after childbirth. Several hormonal levels may go down after you deliver the ...

Today's sporting landscape increasingly accepts that athleticism doesn't end when motherhood begins. High-profile athletes ...

Constipation after a cesarean delivery may occur due to changes in dietary intake, dehydration, or hesitation to defecate due to pain following the procedure. Symptoms of constipation can include hard ...

In the United States, childbirth costs anywhere from a few thousand to more than a hundred thousand dollars, leaving many young families in medical debt immediately upon welcoming a child into the ...