Tag: postpartum

A difficult pregnancy may raise your heart and kidney risk for years to come

The hardest parts of pregnancy may leave a longer trace on the body than most new mothers expect.

Many women still have significant pain months after a C-section, and most are not warned

A global evidence review of nearly 28,000 women finds the aftermath of a cesarean can drag on for years, disrupting sleep, mood and daily life.

When your birth plan is ignored, your risk of PTSD after delivery may rise sharply

A new Spanish study links disregarded birth plans to sharply higher postpartum PTSD risk.

Postpartum Myths Busted: The Real Time It Takes to Heal After Pregnancy

Your body doesn’t simply bounce back after birth—new research shows pregnancy can change a woman’s health for years.