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We Know Sleep Is Vital to New Moms’ Mental Health, So Why Don’t We Do More About It?

Sleep is critical to a new mom's mental health, but still treated like a joke. Finally, new approaches are challenging the age-old notion.

by Aimee Simeon

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‘I’m a NICU Nurse Who Had Postpartum Depression 3 Times—Here’s What I’ve Learned’

by Sarah Klein

on Aug 28

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Over Half of Women Have Urine Leakage at Some Point in Life—but Why Are We Still Afraid to Talk About It?

by Tabitha Britt

on Aug 11

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Postpartum Psychosis Is Rare (and Can Be Scary), but It’s Highly Treatable—Here Are 9 Warning Signs To Watch For

by Jaime Osnato

on May 25

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Just Wondering: When Does Your Period Come Back After Having a Baby?

by Jaime Osnato

on May 20

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15 Myths About Breastfeeding We Can All Stop Believing

Learn breastfeeding myths that keep people from having a healthy breast or chestfeeding journey, including how it can make you feel and look.

The Big ‘Uh Oh:’ My Journey Through Postpartum Preeclampsia

A writer shares her journey with atypical postpartum preeclampsia, including her symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term effects.

I Vowed To Never Blame My Baby for My Problems—Until She Gave Me Dark Circles

One beauty editor discusses her post baby skin changes, and how it changed her perspective on postpartum body changes.

Birth Isn’t Just About the Baby: Next-Generation Postpartum Care Is Born

Discover the new platforms, services, and communities offering postpartum care that centers the mental health of the birthing person.

Traveling With a Baby? Know Your Rights To Breastfeed on an Airplane

Learn the legality of breastfeeding on an airplane, plus tips from a nurse practitioner for when and how you should do so.

by Rachel Kraus

on Nov 24