Postpartum depression is more common than you think. Up to 80 percent of new moms experience sadness after birth. For most women, post par...

Hormone levels may predict who's at risk of developing depression after pregnancy.

So you've had your baby and now you're ready to lose that baby weight. Don't rush it though - postparum weight loss needs to be done safely...

After childbirth you may feel sad, weepy, and overwhelmed for a few days.

Maternal death continues to be the international standard by which a nation's commitment to women's status and their health can be evaluated...

Having sex after baby may be easy - but not much about your post pregnant life will be the same as it was. You'll need to wait 6 weeks afte...

Your health care provider will check your blood sugar level often, starting right after your baby is born.

Giving birth is hard work , which is why some pregnant women seek the emotional and physical support of a doula. Doulas are trained to assis...

Your pregnancy is over - and your post partum body is experiencing some surprising anatomy changes! Your breasts will produce colostrum, yo...

Your postpartum body requires post partum care. After birth, the pregnancy hormones which fueled your pregnant body are going away - and yo...