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The 32 Best Gifts for First-Time Moms That Are *Actually* for Them, Not Baby
This year, get the new mom in your life gifts they'll actually use—items for them, not for baby. Although they'll appreciate those, too.
Over Half of Women Have Urine Leakage at Some Point in Life—but Why Are We Still Afraid to Talk About It?
Discover why urinary incontinence in women is common but often overlooked in health care and how to break the taboo around this topic.
‘Ballerina Farm’ Influencer Hannah Neeleman Eschews Epidurals. Don’t Let That Get to You
"Tradwife" influencers like Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm are eschewing pain relief in childbirth, part of a larger epidural backlash.
You Can’t *Completely* Avoid Tearing During Birth, but These 10 Midwife-Approved Tips May Help Reduce the Severity
An OB/GYN shares how to prevent tearing during birth, plus home remedies and treatment options to relieve tearing pain.
Yep, Your Tailbone Can Hurt After Giving Birth—but Not Always for the Reasons You’d Think
Discover how to manage tailbone pain after birth with exercises and home remedies. Learn about causes and relief for postpartum coccydynia.
Postpartum Psychosis Is Rare (and Can Be Scary), but It’s Highly Treatable—Here Are 9 Warning Signs To Watch For
Explore the major signs of postpartum psychosis, including early symptoms, and when to seek help for the health of you and baby.
11 Habits That Can Mess With Your Breastmilk Supply (and How To Get Things Flowing Again)
Learn top reasons why your breastmilk supply has dropped and get a lactation consultant's tips to help increase your milk supply naturally.
Slip Into These 11 Best Postpartum Leggings For Post-Baby Comfort
The best postpartum leggings should make you feel comfortable and supported. Explore 11 versatile pairs, plus shopping tips from a doula.
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.
Meet the Mom Who Holds the Guinness World Record for Running the Fastest Mile While Pushing a Stroller
Listen to goal-setting tips from Neely Gracey, who holds the Guinness World Record for fastest mile run while pushing a stroller.
Why Breastfeeding Can Totally Squash Your Desire for Sex—And What You Can Do About It
Breastfeeding can lower your libido for both physiological and psychological reasons. Learn why, and how to deal from sex experts.
What To Know About the Postpartum Depression Pill
A new study on the efficacy of a drug, Zuranolone, to treat postpartum depression, shows promising results.
The U.S. Has an Alarming Maternal Mortality Rate—Particularly for Black People. How Can We Change This Tragic Trajectory?
Learn how universities, legislations, and midwives are working to help solve the Black maternal mortality crisis.
Here’s What You Need To Know About the ‘Momnibus’ Bill Aiming To Reduce Black Maternal Mortality Rates
Learn about the Black Maternal Health Caucus's Momnibus Bill, what's included, why it matters, and how you can advocate for it to get passed.
The Founders of Swehl Want To Shrink the Huge and Long-Ignored Breastfeeding Learning Curve
New breastfeeding platform Swehl is reimagining the nursing experience with bite-sized video tutorials and multifunctional products.
How To Break Up With Disposable Tampons—And 5 More Environmentally Conscious Options
Unregulated period products can be bad for you *and* the earth. Ditch toxic options for these eco-friendly pads and tampons.
Here’s Why Your Doctor May Not Catch a Postpartum Mood Disorder–And How To Get Help
Screening for postpartum depression and other mood disorders can be challenging for obstetric healthcare providers. Here's why.
These 5 Tests Can Tell You Whether You’re Ready To Run After Giving Birth
If you're wondering, when can I run after giving birth, take these five tests to know whether your body—and life—are ready.
Training for a Marathon Brought Me Back to My Body—and Myself—After Having a Baby
I never imagined I'd be running a marathon so soon postpartum. But it brought me benefits I didn't know I needed.
Rates of Postpartum Anxiety Are Rising. A New Study Suggests Strength Training Might Help
New research indicates that exercise for postpartum anxiety is most effective when it occurs in a group and childcare is included.
I Tried Nearly Every Postpartum Workout Program I Could Find Online, and These Are the Ones I’d Recommend to New Moms
There's a ton of postpartum workouts you can do at home. We tried most of them, and here are the ones we'd recommend.
5 Legitimately Helpful Ways To Support Parents With a Baby in the NICU
A neonatal nurse practitioner and lactation consultant share advice on how to provide support for NICU parents during this difficult period.
Too Many People Don’t Know About Postpartum Doulas. Here’s Why That Needs to Change
Discover postpartum doulas: what they do, how they help new parents, and what they don't do. Includes info on postpartum doula cost & duties.
Frida Mom Just Launched a Line of Under-$15 Body-Care Products for Your Pre- and Postnatal Skin Needs
This new line from Frida Mom comprises four skin-care products. Learn more about each item and shop them here.
This 3-Step Routine Was Designed By a Mom Specifically for Postpartum Hair Loss
After having her first baby, Babba Rivera was shocked by the amount of hair she lost. Sho she created the Ceremonia Postpartum Kit.
The 13 Best Breast Pump Bags That’ll Help Make Life Just a Little Bit Easier
Between the cords and the bottles and the pump itself, we know it can be a lot. So we’ve rounded up some of the best bags to help.
‘I’m a Dermatologist and a Mom of 3, and This Is *Exactly* What I Did To Manage My Postpartum Hair Loss’
To manage her postpartum hair-loss, board-certified dermatologist and mother of three Lily Talakoub, MD, relied on two supplements.
These Are a Bra Expert and Lactation Consultant’s 18 All-Time Favorite Nursing Bras
Finding the perfect bra when you're nursing is no easy feat. These are the best nursing bras, according to the experts.
The Best Postpartum Underwear That Gives You the Comfort and Support You’ll Want and Need
If you're looking for some postpartum underwear to get you through the first few months postpartum, here are the best options.
‘Getting Your Pre-Baby Body Back’ Is a Myth. Here’s a Smarter Postnatal Workout Approach
The 'getting your pre-baby body back' mentality is harmful. Here's a smarter postnatal workout approach, according to trainers.
5 of the Sleekest Pairs of Incontinence Underwear That Actually Work—And Look Nothing Like Adult Diapers
The best incontinence underwear for seamless protection, plus insights from pelvic-floor physical therapists on the causes of bladder leaks.
The Best Compression Socks for During and After Pregnancy To Prevent Swelling
If you're looking to manage foot swelling during pregnancy, compression socks can help by stimulating blood circulation.
These Maternity Yoga Pants Guarantee Comfort and Support During Pregnancy—And After, Too
If you're looking for a few pairs of comfy yoga pants when you're pregnant or postpartum, we've got some excellent choices.
Paid Leave After Pregnancy Loss Should Absolutely Be a National Mandate
Experts in pregnancy and postpartum care discuss the unique fallout of pregnancy loss and the need for paid pregnancy-loss leave.
I’m a Bra Expert and Mom: These Are the Best Maternity Sports Bras I Always Recommend
Looking for a sports bra that'll take you from pregnancy to postpartum? Even while you're breastfeeding? Look no further.
Loom’s Birthing Parent-Centered Online Courses Prove Health Education Is Health Care
Loom is making it's online debut with a pregnancy and postpartum course, with plans to educate around more topic areas.
The 5 Best, Protein-Packed Foods New Moms Should Eat, According to a Top Dietitian
Navigating postnatal nutrition can be tricky, especially because there are a lot of myths out there. Here, a top RD shares what to eat postpartum.
Postpartum OCD Affects 11% of New Moms—So Why Is No One Talking About It?
Experts speak out about postpartum OCD, dispelling the unfair stigma that prevents many women from seeking help. Plus, how the pandemic is making it worse.
