Pregnancy changes a lot about a woman’s wardrobe — before and after the baby arrives. First comes swapping jeans for stretchy maternity pants, eventually needing to size up in bras and shoes, but then come the post-delivery switch-ups. As beautiful as childbirth is, delivery takes a toll on a woman’s body; it also takes a […]
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The Best Sex Toys for Parents — For Pregnancy, Postpartum & Beyond
Parenting changes everything — including sex. While almost everyone experiences frequent shifts in their sexuality and libido over their lifetime, with parenting there are just more…complexities. Pregnancy and childbirth for gestational parents can really disrupt how you feel in your body (and if you aren’t aware of what it can do to your clitoris, well: […]
I Hated My Postpartum Doula
That first morning at home after leaving the hospital is something no new mother will ever forget. Your body feels like a freight train has passed through it, sleep is nonexistent, and, if you’re lucky, maybe you can eke out a few grunts that manage to communicate your level of physical wretchedness. Then comes the […]
Breastfeeding struggles linked to postpartum depression in mothers
As a doctor, I encourage mothers to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is affordable, helps with bonding and has health benefits for both the infant and mother. In my medical practice, many new moms come to see me because they are having difficulties breastfeeding. Before having a child of my own, I would do a basic physical screen […]
'The View' Co-Stars Get Real About Postpartum Depression at Their Baby Shower
Abby Huntsman of The View and former The View co-host Sara Haines (Strahan and Sara) had a joint baby shower on April 4’s episode of The View — but this wasn’t your ordinary baby shower full of diaper cakes and guess-the-weight-in-jellybeans games. Huntsman and Haines used the public forum to talk candidly about their experiences […]
Chrissy Teigen’s Latest Insta Clapback Will Have All New Mums Fist Pumping
Chrissy Teigen is the OG social media badass: try to burn her and she’ll pay it back – with interest. Take this troll for example, who shamed her for going out for dinner 10 days after her daughter was born: Or, the time she was called out for swearing: Now, the 33-year-old is up to […]
Here's What To Know About the First Drug For Postpartum Depression
In a move that has the potential to help millions of women, the FDA has approved the first drug to treat postpartum depression (PPD). The perinatal mood disorder, which affects one in seven new moms, causes anxiety, fear, irritability, and despair — as though it’s not tough enough navigating the ups, downs, and sleepless nights […]
Brooklyn Decker Feels Like a ‘Floppy Noodle’ After Postpartum Weight Loss
Motherhood was a big change for Brooklyn Decker — in more ways than one! The model opened up to Us Weekly exclusively about her postpartum weight loss. “I was one of the women who lost a lot of weight after having children,” the Battleship star, 31, who refers to her body shape as a “long, […]
Keira Knightley Pens Powerful Essay On The Reality Of Motherhood
Keira Knightley has penned a powerful essay on feminism and motherhood and has blasted the impossible standards placed on women as well as the double standards faced by working mums. The essay, which appears in the upcoming book, Feminists Don’t Wear Pink (And Other Lies), titled ‘The Weaker Sex’, the 33-year-old detailed her own post-birth experience and […]
Postpartum gas: Causes, treatment, and home remedies
In this article, we explore the causes of postpartum gas and bloating. We also cover when to see a doctor and treatment options, including home remedies. Is it normal? A woman’s body goes through many changes during and after pregnancy. After giving birth, or postpartum, it is normal for a person to notice changes to […]