postpartum

Breastfeeding provides many benefits to
babies and mothers.

According to a study published in the Journal for Healthcare Quality,
additional education can reduce the risk and occurrence of adverse
outcomes during and after pregnancy.

Selma Blair, 39, best known for her roles in 90’s classics like Cruel
Intentions, is not holding anything back about her new role as a mother.
The star and mother of 4-month old Arthur Saint, became an instant
fan-favorite of mothers everywhere after candidly opening up about her
postpartum hair loss.

Clinical researchers have shown that hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and subclinical thyroid disorders have dangerous effects on pregnant women and the cerebral development of the fetus.  

Many women wonder what they can expect during pregnancy. This is especially true of first-time mothers. Changes during pregnancy are physical and emotional.

Many women will be happy to find out the brain actually grows after childbirth, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.

The Journal of American Medical Association has published a study claiming fish oil is an ineffective postpartum depression treatment,

Researchers presented a report at the 35th Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology that may take a few oncologists by surprise.

The Centers for Disease Control has published the 2010 edition of the Breastfeeding Report Card. Behind the report card is the Healthy People 2010 Target.

Average pregnancy weight gain is between 25 and 35 pounds, however that number depends upon several factors such as the baby's weight and the number of babies in utero.

Suffering from a brief bout of mild depression is common for women who
have just given birth. Some women will fight through the depression and
come out within a few weeks feeling better than ever before. Other
women will suffer from baby blues symptoms that lead to a deeper more
clinical-style depression.

After birth emotional issues, paired with sleep deprivation, often
strike a usually happy couple. Mom needs some alone time, support time,
and help after the baby is born, and Dad needs to learn how to read the
signs.

Endometritis is an infection of the uterus, the uterine lining, myometrium, and/or parametrium. Endometritis can happen with and without pregnancy. Postpartum endometritis is an infection of the uterus after delivery.

Just after giving birth, your body naturally begins to prepare for breastfeeding. During this time, breast engorgement can occur and your breasts may swell to sizes you can't believe and they may feel as hard as a rock.

Physicians should recommend low to moderate levels of exercise to their pregnant patients, even if they have not exercised prior to pregnancy.

Breastfeeding is not a good birth control and it does not effectively prevent pregnancy. Once you resume sexual relations after delivery, there is a good chance you could get pregnant.

If you want to start postpartum exerces right after delivery, you can go ahead as long as you feel OK and there are no contraindications.

A study showed that the use of cabbage leaves may help women to keep breastfeeding after birth and also that it decreases engorgement.

Gaining weight during pregnancy is part of a normal pregnancy, and after pregnancy it's important to get back into shape.