Many new parents don’t get the emotional or medical support they need after giving birth, a third annual "State of Maternal Health" study finds. A single six-week postpartum checkup often isn't enough ...

If you are meticulously preparing for your pregnancy, don’t wait until your first postpartum checkup to think about what you do after giving birth. Postpartum family planning involves the use of ...

Background: Although severe maternal morbidity (SMM), such as severe hemorrhage and sepsis, can occur from conception to 6 ...

How brain changes, hormonal shifts, genetics, and environmental factors contribute to postpartum depression and influence maternal mental health.

Maybe getting on a plane or taking an 8-hour road trip is the last thing on your mind after giving birth, or maybe you can't wait to introduce long-distance friends and family to your new (so adorable ...