After navigating the new world of pregnancy comes the next phase, postpartum recovery. It's a period where you're split in time, needing to care for your newborn while holding space to care for your ...

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Whether you’re in your last stages of pregnancy or have already given birth, chances are good that you’ve thought about tools to help heal your midsection during your postpartum recovery. New mothers ...

Lakenia Mahdi has brought the Malaysian practice of belly binding to St. Louis moms who have just given birth — a practice aimed to help women recover from pregnancy and feel nurtured. Lakenia Mahdi, ...

It can be hard to process the changes that happen before, during, and after pregnancy. Your body and life change in new and exciting ways. You have a new baby, new responsibilities, and a new body.

Your belly’s appearance may change postpartum due to stretched abdominal muscles, weight gain, and hormones. Certain exercises and eating a nutritious diet can help reduce its appearance. If you’re ...

Which postpartum belly wrap is best? As your baby grows during pregnancy, your abdominal muscles start to stretch, causing their strength to decrease over time. These muscles are usually at their ...