You might be anxious to hit the gym again in order to lose some of those pregnancy pounds, but exercising after giving birth isn’t just about achieving that “perfect” post-baby body (despite what ...

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If you had an uncomplicated delivery, you can get back out there sooner than you might think. Credit...Heather Sten for The New York Times Supported by By Jessica Grose This guide was originally ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Exercise interventions lowered the risk for major postpartum disorder by nearly half. timing of interventions ...

(Reuters Health) - - Physical activity during and after pregnancy improves psychological wellbeing and may protect against postpartum depression, according to a new analysis of existing research. Even ...

Giving birth is hard work, but getting your abs back in shape after delivering your baby doesn't have to be. Although many women believe they must refrain from exercising until six weeks after giving ...

We all know exercise is important, but it can be hard to prioritize working out. It’s especially tough for postpartum mothers, who are recovering physically and emotionally from giving birth while ...

At the end of the study, researchers identified two major findings of note via a questionnaire given to all participants. First, they noted that the exercise regimen reduced "state anxiety"—meaning ...

New moms are being strongly encouraged to engage in at least two hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week in the first three months after giving birth, according to new guidelines ...

For how common postpartum depression is — affecting 1 in 7 women, according to one study, and with Black, Asian, and indigenous people more likely to experience it — it’s frustrating that so many new ...

“Remember ladies this is my third baby … with my other 2 babies I was still on bedrest on the first week postpartum,” Cardi B, who also shares daughter Kulture, 6, and son Wave, 2, with Offset, added.