post-birth recovery Archives - Healthy Mom & Baby

Recovery after giving birth—either vaginally or by cesarean surgery—can take at least 4-6 weeks, or longer. Recovering from birthing requires time and patience as…

Healthy Moms November 21, 2023

Mom & Baby on the Go!: Essential Baby Gear to Get Out & About

By Carolyn Davis Cockey, MLS, LCCE, CAE

Following baby’s birth, the next most exciting moment is baby’s first car ride. Baby can’t even leave the hospital without being strapped into their…

Post-birth Recovery March 15, 2021

Caring for Your Perineum After Vaginal Birth

By Catherine Ruhl, CNM, MS

You may be surprised about the physical aspects of recovery from a vaginal birth. Here’s what to expect. You just birthed your baby—a baby…

Post-birth Recovery March 15, 2021

Planning for the Fourth Trimester

By Charlotte Wool PhD RN

You’re likely familiar with the first, second and third trimesters—but did you know there’s a fourth? And it’s just as important for baby’s development…