Postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis are two distinct but potentially severe mental health conditions that can affect people after childbirth. Although both can occur in the postpartum ...

After having a newborn, many parents need extra sets of hands, but instead they often get bombarded with lots of presents. This is what inspired Melissa Bowley to create her company, the Flourish ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Apps designed to help new parents keep track of how often their baby eats and needs a diaper change are marketed as helpful ...

Postpartum swelling is swelling or puffiness in the skin, especially in the legs and face, after giving birth. There are various natural ways an individual can help manage this. During pregnancy, the ...

Despite a growing body of research that the postpartum period may be the most vulnerable time period for mental health during a woman’s life and knowledge that nearly all women experience at least ...

Postpartum psychosis is a rare experience that occurs when a woman who has recently given birth experiences a psychotic episode. These episodes are characterized by a loss of touch with reality, which ...

There are countless benefits of getting a massage after you give birth, including helping to regulate your hormones, increasing milk production, and even reducing swelling. Share on Pinterest Do you ...