postpartum care

This viral picture proves why mamas need postpartum recovery time

It takes time to heal from something this big.

To the mama battling postpartum depression: You are stronger than you realize

I discovered the strength, resilience and inner warrior I had hiding within myself—ready to battle.

What is a lotus birth? Here are the basics, mama

Some women decide not to have the umbilical cord cut at all, a practice called lotus birth.

We need to talk about postpartum rage—and why it happens

The kind that sneaks up on you and before you know it, you are exploding.

Here’s why becoming a mother for the first time is so physically intense

Not to mention all those emotional adjustments...

Dear first-time mama: You don’t have anything to prove

Instead of proving you can do what you did before motherhood, appreciate what you can do *because* of motherhood. 

Breastfeeding sweaters and hoodies you’ll need this winter

You can stay warm while nursing your baby on the go.

Dear tired new mama: Accept the help

Accepting help does not make you weak.

How to Survive Summer as a New Mom

5 postpartum wellness tips and lots of really cute babies.

New moms should practice self-care

4 tips to take care of yourself after having a baby.

To the mama on her first day back at work after maternity leave

You’ve got this.

16 prenatal and postnatal uses for Vitamin E

How and why you should get your dose of vitamin E during pregnancy and beyond.

What should you eat right after birth?

Eat the right foods to keep you going after delivery.

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

What’s normal, what’s not—and what to buy to help you recover faster.

Snuggle time: 9 things to do in the hospital after your baby’s birth

Skin-to-skin, baby’s first photos and taking care of you. 

Bringing baby to day care? 8 ways to ease the transition & feel good about your choice

4. Make drop offs short and sweet starting from the first day.

The 10 questions to ask at your 6-week postpartum visit

1. Were there any issues with my delivery I should know about?

7 strategies to survive unpaid maternity leave

Don’t have paid maternity leave? Neither do most American women today. Here’s how to get through it.

Motherhood is hard, but all your baby really needs are these 5 simple habits

Helping a child thrive is simple—and you’re likely already doing it. 

Spinach Salad Recipe for Pregnancy and Postpartum

The perfect green dish for a mom or mom-to-be.