Safe Recovery From Birth

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Most women fully recover from giving birth in the following 12 months. Any postpartum mom can experience health complications related to birthing. You know your body best; learn these concerning signs and how to get the medical help you may need.

Must-Have Support Items Following Vaginal or Cesarean Birth

by: Shawana S. Moore, PhD, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, PNAP, FAAN

Recovery after giving birth is a day-by-day process of discovery. You’ll become familiar with various parts of your body and should consider the best ways to maintain your health and...

Boost Your Postpartum Nutrition

by: Carolyn Cockey, MLS, LCCE, CAE

During the first weeks, postbirth experts at the CDC say it’s essential for postpartum moms to add in the extra calories and nutrients needed to support recovery and breastfeeding—and this...

Early Postpartum Exercise

by: Aliah Thomas, RNC-OB

Aren’t our bodies amazing? We can make, birth, and feed a whole new person! And as such, it’s important to honor ourselves by investing in a full recovery and healing...

Strategies for a Comfortable Postpartum Recovery

by: Heather Watson, PhD, MSN, BSRN

You may be sore or uncomfortable after your birth experience, whether you had a vaginal or cesarean birth. Here’s how you can recover throughout your fourth trimester with a few...

Plan Ahead for Postpartum Recovery

by: Paris Maloof-Bury, MSN, CNM, RNC-OB, IBCLC

Women typically aren’t prepared for recovery from childbirth. Here’s what you can expect for your postpartum recovery. Twenty-five years after the birth of my first child, I can still remember...

How to Deal With Postpartum Aches

by: Judith Chmiel, PT Judith Chmiel, PT

What are Postpartum Aches? As a new mom, the last thing you’re thinking about is your posture, right? But what if you learned that proper posture and lifting mechanics could...

Postpartum Depression

by: Kami Mogensen, BSN, RNC

As many as 85% of new moms experience some form of the baby blues after giving birth. The feelings often include being irritable, exhausted, crying for no reason, and worrying...

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