My Postpartum Body

No more excuses! Here, our fave fitness and smart snacking tips (from real moms who tried them) are just the kick you need to slip back into your favorite pre-pregnancy jeans.

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Dr. Elizabeth Pryor answers the question, How soon after a c-section can you expect to get a period?

.... Now that the pregnancy is over, your body will have to compensate and lose extra hair for the first... body is putting extra weight on the muscles of your back. This can lead to a backache until...'re not urinating as frequently. But pressure on the urethra during delivery can make urination difficult postpartum...

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Dr. Elizabeth Pryor answers the question, How long will it take to get my period after baby is born?

Six weeks after you give birth, you'll need another OB exam. Here's what to expect.

One woman's daily journal on recovering from a c-section.

De-stress, lose post-baby pounds, and gain energy with these vital vitamins and minerals.

How do Hollywood moms get so thin -- so quickly -- after pregnancy? With a lot of help from the experts. It may not be realistic or healthy for real women to lose weight that fast, but you can steal some of their moves once you have your doctor's okay to get started. We talked to top celebrity trainers and nutritionists for dozens of doable tips to help you get your body back.

Flatten your post-baby belly with six easy tummy-toning moves. Just dedicate 20 minutes to these three pairs of moves two or three days a week and before you know it, you'll be showing off your new shape.

Nobody wants to talk about vaginal tears, pelvic prolapse or hemorrhoids, but they do happen to some women after labor and delivery. Here, what to expect and how to deal with them.

You expect to be a little sore after delivery, but the truth is, you may experience days or weeks of postpartum problems. From bloated breasts to weird cramps, here's how to deal with them.

Read about the first day in the life of a new mom.

What does it really take to lose those pregnancy pounds? Real moms fess up about how long it takes, what works and what doesn't, and their best advice to help you slim down too.

No starving allowed on this monthlong meal plan especially for new moms by our own American Baby nutritionist.

Want to get back your pre-pregnancy abs? Skip the crunches and get better (and faster) results with these five moves.

How your breasts change from pregnancy to breastfeeding and back.

Some 80 percent of new mothers experience severe mood swings, known as baby blues, and 10 percent suffer major postpartum depression (PPD) in the first year. Here are steps you can take now to safeguard your well-being after the baby is born.

Here's the truth about labor -- what's normal, what's not, and what to expect.

I had several pounds to lose and a pantry packed with infant purees. Could mimicking my daughter's meals help me reach my goal?

Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!

Can an ancient Chinese calendar really predict the gender of your baby? Take our simple quiz and find out. The results could spill the beans about whether you're having a boy or girl.

Feel crampy or beyond exhausted? See the surprising clues that may indicate you're expecting -- before a pregnancy test would.