Tag Archives: Postpartum
30
Sep
Jen Affleck Answers All Our Questions About Doing ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Postpartum
When we first learned that The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck was powering through rehearsals for season 34 of Dancing W...
31
Aug
Postpartum Depression Can Happen to Any Parent — Here’s How to Help Someone Through It
Welcoming a new baby to the family can come with a lot of emotions. While a slight shift in mood after giving birth is common — sometim...
12
Jun
DIY Postpartum Gift Basket Ideas For the Crunchy Mom
It’s really common to have a baby shower for new parents. And while baby shower gifts and a new baby are always exciting, let’s not for...
09
Jun
My Lupus Symptoms Went Away During Pregnancy—but Returned With a Vengeance Postpartum
Systemic lupus erythematosus, a.k.a. lupus, is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the immune system to attack healthy tissues a...
06
May
Do Postpartum Belly Bands and Wraps Actually Help With Core Recovery?
If you aren’t given a belly band in the hospital, follow the manufacturer’s instructions when putting one on for the first time, and as...
22
Apr
My Eating Disorder Made Pregnancy Almost Impossible—and It’s Still Messing With Me Postpartum
Among the most upsetting phrases to hear during pregnancy, “Just wait” reigned supreme as my least favorite. “You think you’re tired no...
09
Apr
I Had Postpartum Preeclampsia Like Meghan Markle. Here’s What It Was Like
Symptoms of postpartum preeclampsia can vary depending on the patient and how severe it is, G. Thomas Ruiz, MD, lead ob-gyn at Memorial...