She survived two postpartum hemorrhages, and the baby is healthy. By every measure the hospital tracks, the crisis is over. But four months later, she flinches at the sound of a blood-pressure cuff ...

Postpartum experiences are as unique as the pregnancies that come before them. Because of this, it can be difficult to recognize what's normal and what could be a complication -- even if you've given ...

The weeks and months following childbirth bring profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes that can overwhelm even the most prepared new parents. While some degree of mood fluctuation, ...

One of the best ways to help baby get a great start is to make sure mom has the postpartum essentials she needs as she recovers from birth. Seasoned labor and delivery nurse Liesel Teen says many ...

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A new baby comes with a rush of emotions, and they aren’t always the happy kind. Sure, we love our precious little ones, and after spending most of a year in anticipation, collecting baby clothes, ...

Women with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) have an increased burden of maternal morbidity and mortality during and after pregnancy.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive actions that relieve psychological distress. If you develop these symptoms after having a baby, you may have postpartum ...