Those first 12 weeks after birth bring tidal waves of physical recovery, round-the-clock care and identity shifts. Here is ...

Feeling emotional after birth is normal. But when sadness, fear, or detachment deepen instead of fading, it may signal more than just “baby blues.” Postpartum mood disorders exist on a spectrum, from ...

A child development expert told Newsweek the effective soothing techniques are simple and rooted in sensory regulation.

New mothers face critical recovery in the 'fourth trimester,' often neglecting their own well-being. Persistent pain, heavy ...

Your body heals after birth, yes. Your sense of self shifts too. Here is how to understand the identity changes of new parenthood and what to do when it feels like you do not recognize yourself.

You’re holding your new baby, and then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, you think, “What if I drop her?” The thought leaves you feeling shaken. They told you how tired you would feel, but no one ever ...