Postpartum depression is more common than you think. Up to 80 percent of new moms experience sadness after birth. For most women, post partum depression will pass, but it's important to know when to get help.
So you've had your baby and now you're ready to lose that baby weight. Don't rush it though - postparum weight loss needs to be done safely. Here's one tip from this video: breastfeeding can burn 500 calories a day!
After childbirth you may feel sad, weepy, and overwhelmed for a few days.
Maternal death continues to be the international standard by which a nation's commitment to women's status and their health can be evaluated.
Having sex after baby may be easy - but not much about your post pregnant life will be the same as it was. You'll need to wait 6 weeks after baby before trying, but hopefully after that you'll find that sex after pregnancy is the same as it used to be.
Your health care provider will check your blood sugar level often, starting right after your baby is born.
Giving birth is hard work , which is why some pregnant women seek the emotional and physical support of a doula. Doulas are trained to assist with labor and delivery, and to help the mother after pregnancy.
