When she reaches 12 weeks postpartum, she’ll remain tired and flustered by the ever-changing rhythms of a newborn, but she’ll know every phase is exactly that — temporary.

New research underscores the need to make sure women receive the physical, emotional and psychological help they need beyond ...

From fever or a bad headache that doesn't go away to extremely heavy bleeding, here are some postpartum symptoms you shouldn't ignore. They could be something more serious.

Data=Population Health and Welfare Association It was found that 30% of mothers in the early stages of twin births experienced high depression. According to the results of depression screening of 459 ...

The study recommends returning to exercise within 12 weeks postpartum (Image: GETTY) These findings and suggestions are now incorporated into the 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, ...

But research has shown that the so-called fourth trimester — meaning 12 weeks postpartum — and particularly the two weeks following birth, holds a surprisingly high stroke risk.

TOPLINE: Postpartum exercise reduces the severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms. Initiating exercise within 12 weeks postpartum is linked to greater reductions in depressive symptoms.

Starting the exercise interventions at or before 12 weeks postpartum was tied to lower severity of depressive symptoms (P < .05), whereas this was not seen for exercise interventions that started ...

Exercise vs. Medication for Postpartum Mental Health Therapeutic drugs and counseling are given to treat depression and anxiety in the first weeks and months after giving birth. However, they are ...

On average, women returned to running at 12 weeks postpartum and 84% experienced pain in the lower limb, lower back, pelvis, abdomen, breasts, thoracic or coccyx while running. Running during ...

Postpartum Massage Methods Postpartum massage occurs within the first 12 weeks of giving birth. A full body massage can be given in any position and can be adjusted for your comfort.

Learn about how the postpartum cliff — or drop-off in healthcare after giving birth — is putting new parents and postpartum patients at ... and a more comprehensive visit 12 weeks after birth.