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What Should I Expect for My First Postpartum Year?

From “is this normal?” hair loss to your first period to going back to work, we’ve got you. By Mombox

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What Should I Expect for My First Postpartum Year?

From “is this normal?” hair loss to your first period to going back to work, we’ve got you.

Why is Breastfeeding so Damn Hard?

Newborns eat every one to three hours—so troubleshooting the most common feeding issues can make this often-challenging process easier for both of you.

Fed is Best: Finding the Right Formula

Breastfeeding doesn’t work for everyone—and that’s fine! Ditch bottle-feeding guilt and learn how to find the right bottle, nipple, and formula for your baby.

What to Eat after You Give Birth for Recovery—and Why
Learn which foods can work as medicine to provide the important vitamins and nutrients your body needs now for faster healing.
Is it Baby Blues or PPD?

Sad, mad, teary, frustrated—sound familiar? Find out what’s normal and when it’s time to give your doctor a call.

Postpartum Anxiety and OCD, Explained

Racing or gruesome thoughts, trouble sleeping, feeling jittery—learn more about the signs of postpartum anxiety or OCD and their treatments.

What is Postpartum Psychosis?

This postpartum mood disorder is rare but incredibly serious.

Ouch! How to Deal with New-Mom Back, Shoulder, and Neck Pain

Repetitive motions can lead to aches and injuries—here’s how to feel better.

Ouch! How to Deal with New-Mom Wrist and Thumb Pain

Repetitive motions can lead to aches and injuries—here’s how to feel better.

How to Check for—and Repair—Ab Separation

Learn about the cause of Diastasis Recti, the technical name for this separation of your ab muscles, and how to heal it.

Treating Your Postpartum Pee Problems

If you dribble a little when you run, laugh, or sneeze, you’re hardly alone.

Why TF is My Hair Falling Out?

“The dreaded shed” is normal (blame your hormones).

Why Stretch Marks Stick Around

Those little scars are your tiger stripes of motherhood.

Back in the Saddle: What to Expect from Postpartum Sex

Yep, it may feel different when you get back in the saddle.

What To Expect for Your First Period Postpartum

Clots, heavy flow, unpredictable timing—here’s how to be prepared for your first period after giving birth.

Is "Mommy Brain" Real?

In a word, “yes.” Now what were we talking about?

How to Not Hate Your Partner after Baby

A baby doesn’t make anyone’s relationship easier. Here’s how the two of you can get through this together.

The Baby is Sleeping—So Why am I Awake?

Anxiety, PPD, hormones, and habits (put down that phone!) can all keep you up at night. Learn how to reclaim those precious Zzzzs.

How to Start Weaning

The right time to wean your little one is a personal decision, and there should be no shame in that game. 

How Soon after Baby do You Need Birth Control?

Get the facts on the best postpartum birth control options—because you could get pregnant again sooner than you may think.