New Mom Care

After birth a mother experiences many new aches and pains, especially in the abdomen. Most of these pains are a normal part of the healing process but it is important for new moms to closely...

Processing your birth experience, whether good or bad, is important and normal. You will inevitably have questions about the process. You may want to know what could have been different or what...

The emotions that you feel after birth can sometimes be very confusing. You may find that you are happy and content one minute, yet you are crying and inconsolable a few minutes later. A broad...

During pregnancy, mothers-to-be are so focused on the birth event itself that they often forget to prepare for the postpartum period. Unfortunately, information on how the body changes during...

After I gave birth to my first child, a daughter, I learned many things about her and myself too. When my next daughter was still in the womb, that is when I became quite smart. I know my tips...

It takes great dedication and patience to raise a healthy and happy child. Parental duties start on day one of the baby's birth. It takes a lot of planning and studying to brace the challenges as...

After a woman gives birth she needs time to recover and heal. Sometimes she is confined to her room for a couple days. Here is how you can take good care of her and help her feel better sooner.

When a new baby is born, the mother can use plenty of help. After giving birth to a child or children, the mother will most likely feel tired and drained. Here are some simple steps to take to...

Shortly after you give birth, your birth attendant will massage your abdomen. This will be very uncomfortable, but it is necessary to make sure your uterus is firm. A firm uterus will help control...

Everyone imagines an ideal birth for their baby, but each birth is unique and often very different than what you envisioned. If the birth does not go exactly as you planned, you may have feelings...

Although incredibly empowering, difficult and beautiful, giving birth does not make most women feel sexy. And it does not typically allow for a woman to quickly and easily return to her former sex...