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Postpartum Health

Postpartum Complications

Postpartum mom with new baby
Warning signs of postpartum complications
Reviewed by Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Postpartum skin changes
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
woman sitting on a couch and massaging calves
Postpartum swelling (edema)
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
A woman pressing a heating pad against her lower back.
Postpartum back pain: How to get relief
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Toilet paper roll
Postpartum rectal bleeding
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
Woman using the bathroom
Postpartum hemorrhoids
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
sanitary pad
Postpartum bleeding (lochia)
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Woman with cramps
Postpartum cramping
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Mom breastfeeding
Postpartum infections
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
woman on toilet
What pooping after birth is really like
Reviewed by Mandy Major, postpartum doula
A tired mom looking at her baby in a bassinet
How to cope with postpartum fatigue: Tips for exhausted moms
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
melasma on face
Postpartum melasma (chloasma)
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
postpartum woman in pain
Postpartum bowel incontinence
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Woman sweating in the night
Postpartum sweating
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
postpartum woman in pain
Postpartum perineal pain
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
Woman looking at hair on hairbrush and touching head.
Postpartum hair loss
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
women recovering from hysterectomy
Hysterectomy
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
mother holding sleeping baby in hospital bed
Retained placenta signs and symptoms: What to know after birth
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
postpartum woman with baby
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)
Reviewed by Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Mother breastfeeding her baby
Postpartum preeclampsia and breastfeeding
Reviewed by Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Moms with newborn
Postpartum recovery timeline
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Woman in abdominal pain
Postpartum constipation
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
woman touching thyroid
Postpartum thyroiditis
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
woman with bloodshot eyes
Bloodshot eyes after childbirth
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
women getting her blood pressure taken
Postpartum preeclampsia
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
toilet paper
Postpartum incontinence
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife

Recovering From Birth

Pregnant woman propping feet up.
Swollen labia during pregnancy and after birth
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A bowl of placenta pills
Is eating your placenta safe?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
A pair of woman's feet sticking out of a bubble bath.
Can you take a bath after giving birth – and when?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
A mom sitting on a couch, bottle feeding her newborn baby.
If I'm not breastfeeding, will my breast milk dry up on its own?
Reviewed by Monica Murphy, RNC, IBCLC, lactation consultant
A woman talking to her healthcare provider in a doctor's office.
Your postpartum checkup
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A postpartum mom cuddling her newborn baby.
Your most common postpartum recovery questions, answered
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A woman sitting on the toilet with her shorts around her ankles.
When will I get my first period after birth?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A close-up shot of a woman's hand, holding a newborn's small hand.
Carpal tunnel after pregnancy: How to get relief
Reviewed by Rebecca Yee, M.D., ob-gyn
A woman preparing to exercise
Diastasis recti
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
A pregnant woman standing in front of a window, cradling her belly.
What will my vagina be like after birth?
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A woman lying in a hospital bed after giving birth.
Postpartum chills
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Mom laying with c-section scar laying down with baby
C-section recovery
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
An airplane wing, with blue skies and clouds in the background.
When can I travel again after giving birth?
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
An aerial view of a woman sitting at a desk, looking at her phone.
When can I go back to work after having a baby?
Reviewed by Michelle Harris, fact-checker
Postpartum woman with back pain in bed
Tailbone pain after birth
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A Hispanic mom cuddling and kissing her newborn baby on the forehead.
How to embrace cuarentena, a Latin American postpartum tradition
Reviewed by Michelle Harris, fact-checker
Three tampons lying on a light blue background
When can I use tampons after giving birth?
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
A woman's hand checking the water from a bathtub faucet.
How to use a sitz bath for postpartum relief
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
woman's abdomen with fabric wrapped tightly around
How to bind your belly after birth
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
A close up of a woman with her hands over her stomach and pelvis.
Pelvic organ and vaginal prolapse
Reviewed by American Urogynecologic Society
varicose veins on woman's leg
Postpartum varicose veins
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
A physical therapist talking to a woman in a medical office.
How pelvic floor therapy can help with postpartum pain
Reviewed by Layan Alrahmani, M.D., ob-gyn, MFM
A pregnant woman sitting in a yoga position on her bed.
How to do Kegel exercises
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
Woman with IV
Uterine inversion
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
A woman holding another woman's hands during a therapy session.
How to cope with a difficult birth experience
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
A postpartum doula helping a new mom, who's sitting in a chair with her newborn.
How a postpartum doula can help
Reviewed by Mandy Major, postpartum doula
woman's hands holding circular blow-up device
6 things you'll need for postpartum recovery
woman talking
When will I get my first period after pregnancy?
Reviewed by Jeannette Lager, M.D., MPH, ob-gyn
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After childbirth: 7 things no one tells you

Postpartum Depression & Emotional Health

A woman standing alone in a dark room, holding her newborn in front of a mirror.
Is it normal to have no interest in sex after having a baby?
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
A new mom holding a crying infant.
Postpartum depression screening for new moms
A close-up image of a woman holding a tissue in her hands.
Postpartum rage
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
A woman that may be depressed, leaning against her bed, with her hand on her head.
Is there a difference between postpartum depression and depression?
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
A young mom trying to put a newborn baby to sleep in a bassinet.
The baby blues
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
A woman sitting on the bed with a large sweater
Postpartum depression (PPD)
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
Two women sitting together on a couch, talking.
How to help someone with postpartum depression
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
A close up of a woman with anxiety picking at her fingernails.
Postpartum anxiety (PPA)
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
The back of a woman, who's holding her head in her hands and facing a wall of flowers.
Postpartum psychosis
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
a mom holding her baby
Mom stories: Postpartum depression
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
Jessica and her family
Postpartum depression: Jessica's story
Dr. Amanda Williams
Postpartum depression symptoms
Reviewed by Amanda Williams, M.D., MPH, ob-gyn
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Finding balance as a new mom: The Williams Way (Episode 3)

Contraception

mom on phone in her bed
How soon after giving birth can you get pregnant?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
mini pill for birth control
Mini-pill for birth control
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
woman and doctor talking
Tubal ligation
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
Vaginal birth control ring
Birth control ring
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
birth control pack
Combination birth control pills
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Intimate couple
Female condoms
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Woman getting shot
Birth control shot
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
Birth control implant
Birth control implants
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
male condoms
Male condoms
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
Woman with birth control patch
Birth control patch
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
birth control packet
Can you get pregnant on birth control?
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
spermicide for birth control
Spermicide
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
pregnancy test
Does Phexxi work? Women say they’re getting pregnant on this “on-demand” birth control
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
woman holding an IUD in hand
Intrauterine device (IUD)
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Diaphragm for birth control
Diaphragm for birth control
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
Calendar for family planning
How the rhythm method of birth control works
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
birth control emergency contraception
Emergency contraception
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
Man at doctor
Vasectomy
Reviewed by Cheryl Axelrod, M.D., ob-gyn
Cervical cap for birth control
Cervical cap
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn

Postpartum Fitness

A woman meditating in a yoga pose
Everything you need to know about your post-pregnancy belly
Reviewed by Sally Urang, MS, RN, CNM, midwife
A mom stretching on a yoga mat, while her infant child lies between her legs.
When can I start working out after a c-section?
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
A mom in a downward dog yoga pose with her baby lying on the yoga mat beneath her.
Postpartum exercise: When and how to get started
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
A woman stretching her leg on a park bench while exercising.
How to find time to exercise as a new mom
Reviewed by Juli Fraga, Psy.D., psychologist
postpartum women working core
How to strengthen your core after pregnancy
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
legs of woman in exercise clothes
Postpartum exercises: Toning your legs, butt, and stomach
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
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Postpartum exercises: Tightening those abdominals
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
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Postpartum exercises: Strengthening your core and pelvic floor
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
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Postpartum exercises: Trimming and toning your waist
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
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Postpartum exercises: Introduction
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
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Postpartum exercises: Improving posture and balance
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
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Postpartum exercises: Reducing backaches and strains
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
woman in exercise clothes stretching her arms
Postpartum exercises: Stretching out the spine
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist

Latest in postpartum health

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Diastasis recti
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
Postpartum mom with new baby
Warning signs of postpartum complications
Reviewed by Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
postpartum women working core
How to strengthen your core after pregnancy
Reviewed by Catherine Cram, M.S., exercise physiologist
woman on toilet
What pooping after birth is really like
Reviewed by Mandy Major, postpartum doula
Cervical cap for birth control
Cervical cap
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
A close up of a woman with her hands over her stomach and pelvis.
Pelvic organ and vaginal prolapse
Reviewed by American Urogynecologic Society
Toilet paper roll
Postpartum rectal bleeding
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn
male condoms
Male condoms
Reviewed by Jane van Dis, M.D., ob-gyn

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