How to recognise and respond to newborn cues
Sadly babies don’t come with a manual, and with all of the different opinions and advice about when you should feed your newborn and when to settle them to sleep,...
10 Weird (but Totally Normal) Things About Your Newborn
We've got the scoop on everything they won't tell you about at the hospital. Sure, all those books and classes have prepped you for the major things: labor and delivery,...
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18 Surprising Facts About Breastfeeding
There’s a reason we call breastmilk “liquid gold”—it’s an incredible substance that nourishes, adapts to baby’s needs, and protects against illness. Here are some breastfeeding facts that are quite surprising!...
10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About the First Week With a New Baby
If your pregnancy experience is anything like mine was, I bet that right about now you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by all the information coming your way — via your...
Can Coronavirus Affect Pregnancy or Newborns?
Here's What the Experts Say More than 130 million women give birth around the world each year. During pregnancy, changes in the immune system make women generally more susceptible to...
Sex After Baby: What the First Time Is Really Like
When can you start having sex after birth? The best answer to this question is simply to make sure you’re ready—physically and mentally—and make sure your partner understands your feelings...
Postpartum Recovery Tips for Treating Your Vagina After Birth
What to expect during Postpartum Recovery So what’s in store for your vagina after birth? The condition of your no-longer-very-private parts postdelivery depends a lot on your particular birth experience—so...
Postpartum Belly Wraps: Are They Really Worth Wearing?
Can Belly Wraps Help Postpartum? Postpartum wraps have been around for generations, ever since people started wrapping sheets around their mid-sections after giving birth, explains board-certified OB-GYN Heather Bartos, M.D.,...