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Postpartum

Birth control after baby

Everything you need to know about postpartum contraception.

With a new baby in the house, getting pregnant again is probably the last thing on your mind. But you and your partner can return to intimacy around six weeks after you give birth, and you may find that your … Continue reading →

Wake-up call

Surprising reasons why you can't sleep (even after baby does).

At kindergarten drop off this morning, a fellow mom stopped to show me pictures on her phone. “See, I told you my niece looks just like your daughter!” she beamed. I agreed and smiled back whole-heartedly, carefully studying her friendly … Continue reading →

Dealing with depression

One in five women battle postpartum depression. Here’s how to identify your symptoms and get the help you need.

Throughout pregnancy, you eagerly anticipated your bundle of joy, imagining days spent picknicking at the park and visiting with friends during playdates. Now that baby is here, however, you can barely drag yourself out of bed, let alone muster up … Continue reading →

Maximize your maternity leave

How to make the most of your time at home with baby.

If you’re a working mama-to-be, you’re probably used to multi-tasking. But throw a new baby into the mix and you’re suddenly faced with a whole new type of balancing act. With a few strategic preparations before you leave the office … Continue reading →

Learning the ropes

A new mom’s guide to navigating the initial weeks with her infant.

For months—and then weeks, and then days—on end, I looked eagerly at my due date, circled in bold ink on the kitchen calendar. Especially as that date drew nearer, it began to seem like the X on a treasure map, … Continue reading →

Bye-bye, baby weight

Hello, hot mama. Your postpartum slim down starts right now.

You did it! You brought a beautiful soul into this world and that is a feat to be commended. But after the celebration winds down and you start to settle into a routine with baby, it’s only natural that you’ll … Continue reading →

Babymoon after birth

Can’t swing the traditional prebaby getaway? Consider taking a different kind of retreat later down the road.

Parents are often so caught up in the flurry of sharing their new baby with family and friends that they neglect to have a “babymoon.” Now, we’re not talking about a last hurrah for parents-to-be prior to baby’s arrival. Rather, … Continue reading →

The postpartum timeline

You’ve had the baby … now what? Here’s what to expect during the six weeks following delivery.

After nine months of wild emotions, massive body changes and strange pregnancy symptoms, you might be looking forward to things returning to normal once baby finally decides to make his entrance into the world. However, the first six weeks postpartum … Continue reading →

Postbaby plastic surgery: Is it for you?

Options for revamping your body after childbirth.

When the stork delivers your bundle of joy, he often includes a few unwanted bonus gifts: saggy skin, extra padding and a generally unpleasant southward slant. But never fear: You can outwit that tricky bird with a little nip and … Continue reading →

Emotional overload

Postpartum hormones are a force to be reckoned with. Here’s how to deal.

When I was expecting my first child, I was so gripped by the excitement of delivering my little guy and bringing him home that I gave little thought to what would come next. My body had already been through so … Continue reading →