All articles tagged with #postpartum
A new mom shares her exhaustion and frustration after having her first child, questioning why more people don't choose to have only one child due to the challenges of newborn care, lack of support, and personal preferences, with many others in similar situations expressing agreement and understanding.
Camille Seigle shares her raw postpartum experience, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges she faced, including feelings of disorientation, loneliness, and depression, and emphasizes the importance of authentic conversations about postpartum struggles to foster hope and resilience.
Elsie Hewitt shared a selfie showing her toned abs and an adult diaper two weeks after giving birth, clarifying she's not using it as a toilet but for postpartum protection, and highlighting her quick return to her pre-pregnancy shape after welcoming her daughter with Pete Davidson.
Jennifer Lawrence delivers a brilliant performance in the film 'Die My Love,' directed by Lynne Ramsay, which is criticized for being underdeveloped despite her standout acting. Ramsay emphasizes the film is not about postpartum depression, despite thematic hints.
Jennifer Lawrence shares her postpartum struggles, including anxiety and feelings of inadequacy, which she experienced more intensely after her second child. She discusses her emotional challenges, her use of the drug Zurzuvae, and how her personal experience informed her portrayal of a new mother in her upcoming film 'Die My Love.'
Megan Fox showcased her post-baby figure in a striking corset dress at a public event, joking about her curves, amid rumors that she and Machine Gun Kelly are back together and co-parenting their daughter, Saga, after a tumultuous on-off relationship.
Cardi B recalls her childbirth experiences, revealing she tore during her first delivery but found subsequent births easier. She is currently pregnant with her fourth child, due before her upcoming tour, and shares her postpartum fitness routine, emphasizing her positive outlook and experience.
The new COVID vaccine guidelines issued by the U.S. government have created confusion about who can access vaccines this fall, especially affecting children and postpartum individuals, due to changes in FDA approval and insurance coverage policies. While some groups may still access vaccines through consultation with healthcare providers, uncertainties remain about availability, costs, and the impact of regulatory changes, raising concerns among medical professionals and advocacy groups.
The article highlights common frustrations women face with their partners after having a baby, including unequal sharing of childcare responsibilities, lack of involvement, and emotional neglect, emphasizing the importance of communication and shared parenting duties.
Danika Hilmer, a new mother, was unexpectedly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia after experiencing abnormal bleeding post-delivery, which was initially mistaken for typical postpartum bleeding. Her diagnosis led to immediate treatment including chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, highlighting the importance of blood tests in postpartum care. She later learned she also has breast cancer, emphasizing the need for regular health checkups. Her story underscores that cancer can develop silently and stresses the importance of preventative health care.
A new mother experiences recurring daily fevers and chills a month after childbirth, despite antibiotics, prompting a medical investigation into a possible postpartum infection or other underlying cause.
A new 10-minute full-body yoga stretch routine from Yoga with Bird helped a new mother alleviate lower back pain, improve mood, and reconnect with her body after postpartum recovery, demonstrating the benefits of gentle movement and mindfulness.
Alexandra Daddario expressed pride in her postpartum body by sharing an Instagram selfie taken six days after giving birth on Halloween. The "Mayfair Witches" star, who announced her pregnancy in July, praised women's bodies and shared her joy in becoming a mother after experiencing previous miscarriages. Daddario and her husband, Andrew Form, have not yet revealed their newborn's name or sex.
Actress Alexandra Daddario shared a candid postpartum selfie on Instagram, celebrating her body six days after giving birth to her child on Halloween. In the post, she expressed pride in her postpartum body and sent love to new mothers, while also promoting Frida Mom products. Daddario, who married Andrew Form in 2022, announced her pregnancy in July 2024, revealing it was a rainbow baby after a previous loss. The couple welcomed their child on October 31, 2024.
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that more than an hour of moderate exercise per week can significantly reduce the severity of 'baby blues' and nearly halve the risk of postpartum depression in new mothers. The research, which analyzed data from over 4,000 women across 14 countries, found that starting exercise within 12 weeks after childbirth leads to greater reductions in depressive symptoms. The study recommends at least 80 minutes of moderate exercise weekly, such as brisk walking or water aerobics, to improve mental health post-birth.