Postpartum Guide: Maternity Leave, Postpartum Depression and the Months After Birth

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6 best lactation cookies for hungry breastfeeding mamas

No time for baking? No problem.

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5 important reasons to practice postpartum rest, according to a midwife

Know this: Treating the first 40 days after birth as sacred may help reduce postpartum depression.

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These under-the-radar-issues are all too common during postpartum recovery

Pregnancy and childbirth can be an amazing experience for women, but it can also cause some intimate issues postpartum.

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10 unexpected reasons new moms feel so tired—and what to do about it

1. Recovery from birth takes a long time

Fourth Trimester

Postpartum rest is important—here’s why you should plan yours

Many attachment theories promote the concept of "nesting" where parents create a hedge of felt safety around their new child by slowing the pace of life, protecting the focus and promoting the connection between main caregivers and their children.

News

Sweden now pays grandparents to take parental leave. America, it’s time to catch up.

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Parental Leave

Almost 50% of parents heading back to work after parental leave found it harder than expected, survey finds

The founder of Parentaly shares tips for a smoother return to office.

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U.S. moms lose an average of $9,500 thanks to unpaid maternity leave

A new survey found that over half of parents take unpaid parental leave.

Parental Leave

Should I stay home or go back to work post-maternity leave?

As a new mom, your values and priorities will shift.

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Yes, you need ‘Butt Stuff’ by Megababe—your hemorrhoids will thank you

Because your hemorrhoids need it.

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As a second-time mama, these are the 21 items I have for my postpartum recovery

Being a second time mom means that I have a better sense of what I will need to recover after birth.

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14 nursing shirts that feel anything but frumpy

From casual T-shirts to work-ready blouses, athletic-inspired to boho-chic there's an endless supply of nursing tops to suit any style or occasion.

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Your postpartum recovery kit: Feel your best after a C-section

Cesarean section mamas are absolute warriors.

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Fourth Trimester

A postpartum plan is just as important as a birth plan. Here’s how to make one.

It's all about *your* health and sanity, mama.

Fourth Trimester

Introducing Motherly’s Fourth Trimester Challenge with LiveItUp!

What if instead of facing down a mountain of new challenges, you could tackle each part of the fourth trimester transition in small, manageable bites?