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Pregnancy And Postpartum Life

Pregnant, Postpartum, Nursing Mothers to Get New Workplace Protections
By Lauren Dodd
A black and white photo of Prince Harry and a pregnant Meghan Markle sits against a gold and bluish-purple striped background.

Pregnancy And Postpartum Life

Could Stress Have Caused Meghan Markle's Miscarriage?
By María Cristina Lalonde
A pregnant person and their partner touch the baby bump.

Pregnancy And Postpartum Life

What Is Antiphospholipid Syndrome and How Can It Affect Pregnancy?
By Edgary Rodríguez R.
A person holds a tampon in two hands with their fingers.

Pregnancy And Postpartum Life

Why Can't I Use Tampons After Giving Birth?
By Coralle Skye
A placenta lowers chord first into a brown donation box.

Pregnancy And Postpartum Life

Should You Donate Your Placenta?
By Jennifer Sizeland
A hand points a finger down on a button with Press to Induce Labor written below it.

Pregnancy And Postpartum Life

Elective Induction: A Look at the Pros and Cons
By Kelly Kling
A pinkish-purple image of the congressional capital building is tearing on the right side.

Pregnancy And Postpartum Life

Pregnant, Postpartum, Nursing Mothers to Get New Workplace Protections
By Lauren Dodd
A black and white photo of Prince Harry and a pregnant Meghan Markle sits against a gold and bluish-purple striped background.

Pregnancy And Postpartum Life

Could Stress Have Caused Meghan Markle's Miscarriage?
By María Cristina Lalonde
A pregnant person and their partner touch the baby bump.

Pregnancy And Postpartum Life

What Is Antiphospholipid Syndrome and How Can It Affect Pregnancy?
By Edgary Rodríguez R.
A person holds a tampon in two hands with their fingers.

Pregnancy And Postpartum Life

Why Can't I Use Tampons After Giving Birth?
By Coralle Skye
A placenta lowers chord first into a brown donation box.

Pregnancy And Postpartum Life

Should You Donate Your Placenta?
By Jennifer Sizeland
A hand points a finger down on a button with Press to Induce Labor written below it.

Pregnancy And Postpartum Life

Elective Induction: A Look at the Pros and Cons
By Kelly Kling

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Pregnancy And Postpartum Life
A Journey Through Pregnancy
  Pregnancy can be a time of wonder and joy—and also a period of intricate stress and hardship. Beyond the bodily changes and hormonal swings, women undergo a series of difficult decisions and…
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Pregnancy And Postpartum Life
Self-Care Is Necessary After Pregnancy Loss
Here are some tips to help lighten the emotional load after a miscarriage.
By Shakilya Lawrence
Pregnancy And Postpartum Life
Perineal Massage Should Be Part of Your Birth Plan
Studies show this technique lowers the risk of tearing and postpartum complications.
By Shakilya Lawrence
Pregnancy And Postpartum Life
The Positive Effects of Exercise and Breathwork During Pregnancy
Breaking a sweat regularly while pregnant can benefit you in delivery and postpartum recovery.
By Rachel MacPherson, CPT
Pregnancy And Postpartum Life
What's the Deal With Breastmilk Face Masks?
Doctors weigh in on the viral TikTok and the benefits of topical breast milk.
By Bonnie Azoulay Elmann