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Second Trimester

Pelvic Girdle Pain (and SPD): Why Your Pelvis Hurts in Pregnancy

Pain in the front of your pelvis or hips when you walk, climb stairs, or roll over has a name — pelvic girdle pain. Why it happens and what helps.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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Pregnancy

Perineal Massage: Can It Help You Avoid Tearing?

Perineal massage before birth can modestly lower the odds of tearing — especially for first-time moms. Here's what the evidence says and how to do it.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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Labor

Perineal Tearing Explained: The Degrees and Why Most Heal Just Fine

Tearing is one of the most common fears about vaginal birth. Here's what first- through fourth-degree tears mean, how they're repaired, and why most heal well.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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Recovery

The 6-Week Postpartum Visit: What It Covers and What to Bring Up

The postpartum checkup is your chance to be cared for, not just your baby. Here's what it covers, why it's now more than one visit, and what to raise.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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Recovery

Postpartum Anxiety: The Worry That Won't Switch Off

Postpartum anxiety is as common as postpartum depression but gets less attention. Here's what it looks like, how it differs from worry, and how to get help.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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Recovery

Postpartum Bleeding (Lochia): What's Normal and What's Not

Lochia is the bleeding and discharge after birth. It changes character over weeks and is one of the most useful self-checks postpartum. Here's the normal arc.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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Recovery

Blood Clots After Birth: The Warning Signs Worth Knowing

The weeks after birth carry the highest blood-clot risk of a mom's life. Here are the leg and lung warning signs to know, and how to lower the risk.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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Recovery

Postpartum Hair Loss: Why It Happens and When It Stops

Handfuls of hair in the shower a few months after birth can be alarming. Here's why postpartum shedding happens, when it peaks, and when it grows back.

May 28, 2026 · 4 min read

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Recovery

Drenched at Night After Birth: Postpartum Night Sweats Explained

Waking up soaked in the weeks after birth is incredibly common. Here's why postpartum night sweats happen, how to stay comfortable, and the one sign to call.

May 28, 2026 · 4 min read

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Recovery

What Pain Looks Like After a Vaginal Birth (and What Your Team Will Offer)

Postpartum pain after a vaginal birth is more than 'a sore bottom.' Here's what's actually sore, what helps, and what pain medications you'll be offered.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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Recovery

Postpartum Preeclampsia: Why Blood-Pressure Risk Doesn't End at Delivery

Preeclampsia can develop or worsen after your baby is born — sometimes weeks later. Here are the warning signs every new mom should know and act on fast.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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Postpartum

Postpartum Rage: The Symptom No One Warns You About

Sudden, intense anger after having a baby can be terrifying — and it's more common than anyone admits. Here's why it happens, and that it's treatable.

May 28, 2026 · 5 min read