When Alex Spitz became a mom 15 years ago, she was blindsided. She’d imagined her newborn son would be her little ...

Doulas provide emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period.

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Pregnancy and the postpartum period changes your skin. That's a fact. But what can you do if you experience postpartum acne?

I knew postpartum hair loss happened, but I didn’t realize just how tough it would be after I gave birth to my daughter. As a cancer survivor, I’d experienced hair loss before and knew the usual ...

The best postpartum underwear does two main things: It keeps you comfortable and it helps prevent leaks. “Postpartum underwear that is high wasted with some support and stretch is preferable,” says ...

A Seattle-area vet, after experiencing postpartum depression herself, founded a platform to help save struggling mothers.

Nima Bhakta was that college friend who everyone knew would be a great mother. We met in 2006, and I could see that she was always at ease when she interacted with children. Kind and confident, she ...

Hormonal shifts, disrupted sleep and mental health concerns, like anxiety and depression, can affect not only the birthing parent, but their partner and family as well. In fact, Postpartum Support ...

The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation announced today, March 20, that the team is auctioning off “My Favorite Things” baskets ...

Feeling overwhelmed and anxious after having a new baby can overshadow the joy. Many moms may feel alone with these feelings, but the truth is that 1 in 5 moms suffer maternal mental illness such as ...