Postpartum itching can be disruptive, causing discomfort and affecting sleep. Learn what causes it and how to treat each condition.

The weeks and months following childbirth bring profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can overwhelm even the most prepared new parents. While some degree of mood fluctuation, ...

Recently, I was looking at photos from when my girls were newborns. In all the photos, I am smiling and looking elated, and on so many levels, I was. But, I was also suffering from postpartum ...

Your postpartum body did something extraordinary. It does not need fixing. It needs care, awe, and practical support so you ...

The first weeks after birth are a blur of sleepless nights, healing, and overwhelming emotions. For many new moms, postpartum is a time when they need the most support—yet in the U.S., it’s often when ...

Editor’s note: Elena Sheppard is a culture writer who focuses on books, fashion, theater and history. Her first book, “The Eternal Forest: A Memoir of the Cuban Diaspora,” is forthcoming from St.

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton recently completed the first phase of its postpartum care expansion, opening 12 beds on Dec. 1 on the hospital’s third floor.

A month after Melanie Blocker-Stokes gave birth, she stopped eating and sleeping. She had convinced herself that she was a terrible mother, and she was paranoid that the neighbors thought so too. Over ...

Geisinger Community Medical Center completed the first phase of its postpartum care expansion, opening 12 beds Dec. 1 on the ...

Bringing a new life into the world is a thrill like no other. Returning to the sport you love after weeks or months of rest and recovery? Almost as exciting. If you’ve been counting down the days ...