The first weeks after birth are a blur of sleepless nights, healing, and overwhelming emotions. For many new moms, postpartum is a time when they need the most support—yet in the U.S., it’s often when ...
Did you know that after giving birth, many “women are sent home and not seen by their care provider again until six weeks” later? But the reality is, maternal care doesn’t end with childbirth—and this ...
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 phrase “it takes a village” originates from an African proverb that emphasizes that for children to thrive, they need to receive collective support from many people (i.e., a village). However, the ...
A new poll provides insights into the postpartum care crisis in the U.S. Experts share the need for change and what parents can do. Many new parents don’t get the emotional or medical support they ...
Most pregnant people are in regular touch with their maternity care providers over the course of nine months, with ever-more-frequent visits, tests, and scans as their due date nears. For many ...
Returning to running postpartum presents challenges such as musculoskeletal pain and pelvic floor dysfunction for some females, but there is little guidance on developing and progressing postpartum ...
PRESSURE LOSS. A NEW PROGRAM LAUNCHED AT OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER AIMS TO IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH AND SAVE LIVES. THE SPECIAL DELIVERY PROGRAM PROVIDES POSTPARTUM PATIENTS WITH WRISTBANDS TO ...