Postpartum & New Parenthood

Congratulations on your new role and welcome to motherhood (or fatherhood)! It comes naturally for some, more slowly for others. Here you'll get answers to all those new parent questions on life after baby including how to cope with sleep deprivation, how to lose the baby weight, how to deal with new parent emotions, and more.
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Mom Says It Takes 2 Years To Recover From Childbirth—Is That True?
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Placenta Encapsulation: Is It Safe to Eat the Placenta After Birth?
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5 Reasons You May Be Looking Forward to Getting Out of the Newborn Stage
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The Best Postpartum Yoga Routine
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A Week-by-Week C-Section Recovery Timeline
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I Didn't Allow Visitors After My Baby Was Born, and I Have No Regrets
Best Gifts for New Parents
60 Gifts for New Parents That Helped Us Survive Those First Few Days With a Newborn at Home
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How To Battle Postpartum Fatigue
What Not to Do After Giving Birth
You Shouldn't Do These 12 Things After Giving Birth
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Should You Hire a Postpartum Doula?
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Vaginal Bleeding After C-Section: How Long Does It Last?
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Parents Can't Stop Talking Getting Their Pink Back—Here's What to Know
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The Best Way to Sleep After Giving Birth
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5 Things To Know About Postpartum Periods
New Mom Suffering From Anxiety
Postpartum Hemorrhoids Happen, So Here's How to Deal With Them
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What to Request From a Postpartum Haircut
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Lochia: What You Need to Know About Postpartum Bleeding
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How to Ease Into a Postpartum Exercise Routine After Birth
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What Other Cultures Can Teach the US About Postpartum Rituals
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Should You Pump Colostrum?
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What Is a Peri Bottle?
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47% of Moms Say It Took Longer to Recover After a Second Birth Than Their First
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Why This Beachy Destination Was Exactly What I Needed For a Postpartum Vacation
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Breastfeeding Mom Is Being Forced to Return to the Office—But She Has a Very Good Reason to Continue WFH
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Is It Fair for a New Mom to Say 'No' to Overnight Guests? Her MIL Doesn't Think So
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What Is a Postnatal Retreat and Is It Worth It?
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Tips and Tricks for Postpartum Gas and De-Bloating
Best for Baby 2024
Best for the Caretaker
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Nick Viall’s Wife Natalie Joy Schools the Internet About Postpartum Breasts
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TikTok Shows Dad Hack for Watching the Game While Baby Sleeps
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Cat Vomits After Meeting Newborn—Because Cats
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What Happens to Your Vagina After Pregnancy and Birth?
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All About Your First Postpartum Period
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Your Guide to Postpartum Hair Loss
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How To Handle Postpartum Hair and Scalp Problems
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20 Things to Know About Your Postpartum Body
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Postpartum Body Odor? What It Is and Why It Happens
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How to Breastfeed: Nursing 101
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What To Know About Caring for Your Postpartum Vagina
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What Pelvic Organ Prolapse Feels Like—and How To Treat It
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The Essential Guide to Postpartum Hormones and Their Impact
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How To Handle Postpartum Night Sweats
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What To Know About Painful Sex After Birth
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4 Ways Pregnancy Will Change Your Relationship With Your Partner
Postpartum body: new mom holding baby
Do Postpartum Waist Trainers Really Work?
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All About Your First Period After a C-Section
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Everything You Need to Know About Postpartum Cramping
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8 Symptoms of a Weak Pelvic Floor
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9 Things to Do to Prepare Your Home for a Baby
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5 Exercises to Try After a C-Section
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Postpartum Recovery Timeline: What to Expect After Giving Birth
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Answers to All of Your Burning Questions About Pregnancy Boobs
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I Hate Being a Mom, But I Love My Kid
What Causes Postpartum Headaches, and Can You Prevent Them?
sex after a c-section: what to know
Your Guide to Sex After a C-Section
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I Suffered From Severe Postpartum Constipation, a Serious Yet Common Condition
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5 Postpartum Pilates Moves You Can Do At Home
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10 Things You Need After Having a Baby
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Everything You Need to Know About Postpartum Swelling
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Yes, Phantom Baby Kicks Are Real—Here's Why They Happen
8 Things to Ask About at Your First Postpartum Checkup_still
What to Expect at Your Postpartum Exams
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5 Things I Wish I'd Known About Postpartum Cramping
Preparing Girls for First Period: Menstruation supplies
Why Do I Have Irregular Periods After Birth?