A postpartum doula is a professional trained to work with a new mother through the period after birth. The postpartum period, sometimes called the fourth trimester, is the first 6 weeks after the ...

The postpartum recovery period varies among individuals, typically lasting around 6 weeks, but some believe it extends to 6 months or even a year, influenced by factors like delivery type and previous ...

Female athletes have identified a lack of guidance as a barrier to successfully returning to running postpartum, and existing guidelines are vague. Our aim was to define the current practice of ...

This cohort study found associations between hormonal contraceptives and depression risk among first-time moms in the first year postpartum. Researchers found that initiating hormonal contraception ...

The early days of motherhood are filled with joy, sleepless nights, and many firsts for you and your baby. As you navigate life with your new little one, you will also be navigating the healing ...

Anna Stanhewicz is an assistant professor of health and human physiology at the University of Iowa. The views expressed in this essay are her own and do not reflect those of her employer. The Iowa ...