postpartum body

88 things nobody tells you about being pregnant

88 things nobody tells you about being pregnant

Weird body changes. Countless Google searches. Strange symptoms. There are so many facts about being pregnant that your friends just never mentioned.

Today's Parent

I was turned on by breastfeeding—am I a freak?

I was turned on by breastfeeding—am I a freak?

This taboo “benefit” of breastfeeding happens way more than people are willing to admit, but how normal is it? An expert weighs in on this mom's story.

Claire Lawrence

This super honest ad about postpartum life got rejected by the Oscars

This super honest ad about postpartum life got rejected by the Oscars

The Oscars may have thought it was too graphic, but you've got to see this ad that shows just how hard postpartum recovery is for new moms.

Today's Parent

Amy Schumer pokes fun at her saggy post-baby boobs with this new pic

Amy Schumer pokes fun at her saggy post-baby boobs with this new pic

Not one to shy away from oversharing, celebrity mom Amy Schumer revealed on Instagram that her breasts are #notwheretheyoncewere.

Today's Parent

ICYMI: These were our most-read stories in 2019

ICYMI: These were our most-read stories in 2019

From proud postpartum selfies to chronic mom rage, our top stories of 2019 drove tons of clicks and lots of conversation among our readers this year.

Ariel Brewster

19 trends that will affect parents in 2020

19 trends that will affect parents in 2020

From gender-neutral *everything* and normalizing anxiety to environmentally conscious kids and woke parents, here’s what to expect more of in 2020.

Claire Sibonney

Moms, let's just love our boobs—no matter what they look like

Moms, let's just love our boobs—no matter what they look like

Instead of questioning if they look right, let's bring some body positivity to our boobs and celebrate them for what they are: pretty freaking beautiful.

Simone Olivero

10 postpartum conditions and symptoms to watch for after you deliver your baby

Postpartum care

10 postpartum conditions and symptoms to watch for after you deliver your baby

These conditions are pretty scary—and fairly rare—complications of childbirth, but you should never ignore these postpartum symptoms.

Jessica Leeder

Stretch marks: Do they ever really go away?

Stretch marks: Do they ever really go away?

There’s good news and bad news. Here’s everything you need to know about stretch marks, including causes, prevention and treatment.

Andrea Karr

C-section Recovery: What to Expect

Postpartum care

C-section Recovery: What to Expect

How painful will the incision be? And when will I be able to get up and walk? Here’s what to expect in the days and weeks following a C-section delivery.

Today's Parent

These 14 photos show what life after birth really looks like

These 14 photos show what life after birth really looks like

This travelling exhibit hopes to change the conversation around the postpartum experience by showcasing 250 photos of real women's bodies after birth.

Simone Olivero

Here's exactly how your body makes milk (spoiler: it's freakin' amazing!)

Here's exactly how your body makes milk (spoiler: it's freakin' amazing!)

The wondrous process of producing milk starts when you're just 6 weeks pregnant and carries on until you stop nursing. Here are all the incredible details.

Alex Mlynek

Moms are sharing postpartum belly pics on Reddit and we’re so here for it

Postpartum care

Moms are sharing postpartum belly pics on Reddit and we’re so here for it

These women are celebrating their miraculous bodies by sharing their post-baby belly shots—and encouraging other moms to do the same.

Amanda Naccarato

What it's like to be a mom with endometriosis

What it's like to be a mom with endometriosis

1 in 10 Canadian women suffers from endometriosis—an often misdiagnosed disease that causes internal bleeding and scarring during your period.

Bonnie Schiedel

7 ways the Apple Watch got this out-of-shape mom of two to finally prioritize herself

7 ways the Apple Watch got this out-of-shape mom of two to finally prioritize herself

Take it from an out-of-shape mom of two: You don’t have to be a fitness-obsessed person to benefit from the many things you can do with an Apple Watch.

Ariel Brewster

10 photos that celebrate and honour ‘imperfect’ post-baby bodies

Postpartum care

10 photos that celebrate and honour ‘imperfect’ post-baby bodies

These bodies gave life, and that's nothing to be ashamed of. A shoutout to all the women sharing images of their postpartum bodies.

Simone Olivero

Revealing photos of ‘mom bods’ is a trend we should all get behind

Revealing photos of ‘mom bods’ is a trend we should all get behind

Is body positivity and shining the spotlight on scars, stretch marks, cellulite and excess skin part of a new feminine resistance?

Olivia Stren

8 things I didn't know about C-sections until I had one

8 things I didn't know about C-sections until I had one

Take it from me: Even if you're planning a vaginal birth, a C-section is always a possibility. And once I had one, I definitely learned a few things.

Joanna Myers

I’m trying to love my post-baby flab—but I kind of want a tummy tuck

I’m trying to love my post-baby flab—but I kind of want a tummy tuck

Can a feminist who otherwise accepts her body the way it is change the one thing that bothers her?

Kristen Thompson

All about APNO

Do you need an all-purpose nipple ointment to heal your sore nipples? Here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering APNO.

Bonnie Schiedel