The Nest

Although not as often recognized, postpartum anxiety can be just as debilitating as postpartum depression—here are the signs to keep an eye out for

Does breastfeeding work as birth control? Is an ovulation test accurate while nursing? Here’s what you need to know about ovulation and breastfeeding

Including why you might schedule a C-section or need an emergency Cesarean section, and how long recovery takes.

Here’s what you can expect in the first days, weeks and months postpartum—yes, it can take months to heal.

Getting back to your exercise routine after giving birth can be daunting—but your postpartum body and mind will benefit from some movement

Plus, how long does postpartum bleeding last? When can I have sex after giving birth? How long will I bleed for?

Postpartum Depression (PPD) can affect up to 20 percent of mothers—here’s how to recognize it.

There are a few things you should know about alcohol intake while breastfeeding which may influence your decision to enjoy that glass of wine.

Your body needs nourishment and care, regardless of if you are nursing in the postpartum period.

Unfortunately, the well-meaning commenters are often right—new parents get very little sleep. Here are five reasons—aside from baby—why new parents are tired.

You will likely find yourself consumed by thoughts of sleep in the early days of being a new parent. Here are a few tips to help you get more.

The postpartum period requires recovery and a lot of adjustment, because though you might not be pregnant anymore, your hormones are still fluctuating and your lifestyle is changing.