At 5 in the morning, my water broke. By 8 am, I was at the hospital — calm, comfortable, already 4 to 5 centimeters dilated, and convinced that I would soon be meeting my baby…
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You had your baby. The pregnancy is over. You've been told to "give it time." But weeks or months later, your belly still feels different. Maybe it still looks pregnant by the end of the…
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A cesarean birth is one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide. Yet many mothers are surprised by how much healing is involved after a C-section. While the scar on your skin may be…
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Giving birth vaginally can sometimes result in a perineal tear, which is a tear in the tissue between the vagina and anus. While this can sound intimidating, perineal tears are common and, in most cases,…
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One of the first questions many new mothers ask is: "When can I start exercising again?" The answer isn't as straightforward as waiting for your 6-week check-up. Some women are told to "take it easy."…
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