We recently shared a story about a mother who had just given birth, but had to stick up for herself when her midwife seemed to deviate from her birthing plan. The midwife responds, "Well, it's its ...

What is the condition of the uterus like after giving birth? During pregnancy, the uterus undergoes numerous changes. Its crucial role as a home for the fetus means it needs time to recover.

There are many things I wish someone had told me before I gave birth 429, and at the top of the list is that I would shake like I was naked in a snowstorm for an hour afterward. You’d think ...

A mild rise in temperature after childbirth can sometimes be your body’s normal response to recovery, breast engorgement, or exhaustion. But persistent or high fever can also signal infection in the ...