Should You Pump Colostrum?
Pumping colostrum can be a tempting idea, but whether or not you should express milk in pregnancy or postpartum is pretty circumstantial. Here's what experts have to say about it.
I Tried Virtual Postpartum Care—Here's What It Was Really Like
Five women share their experiences with teletherapy, Zoom lactation consultations, and more, plus experts explain how to make the most out of today’s new normal.
Your Questions About Pregnancy After Abortion, Answered by an OB-GYN
Does having an abortion curse future plans for a family? Will it affect chances of a healthy pregnancy? Here's everything you need to know about getting pregnant post-abortion.
FridaMom Shares Photos of Unedited Postpartum Breasts to Show What Boobs Actually Look Like After Childbirth
“Perfection and photoshop are fantasies."
What Pelvic Organ Prolapse Feels Like—and What To Do About It
I thought my bladder issue was just a post-pregnancy symptom. Turns out I had POP—aka a drop of the pelvic organs. It sounds scary, but it's manageable. Here's what you need to know.
Signs You Have Postpartum Euphoria: Everything You Need to Know About This Under-Diagnosed Mood Disorder Post-Birth
After giving birth to my second child, my mood was unusually elevated and I had a ton of energy. Something wasn't right and when I reached out to my doctor, I learned I was suffering from a perinatal mood disorder that can actually be dangerous.
