As exciting as pregnancy can be, it’s also full of quite a few aches and pains — none more well-known than labor and delivery. No matter how you deliver your baby, you should be proud that you made it ...

“Heidi, can we talk about C-section healing and all the must-knows and must-haves for recovery? I'm scheduled for one and just want to have an idea of what to expect!” Most moms-to-be learn pretty ...

Childbirth does a number on your body, especially in the hygiene department. Regardless of the type of birth you have, there’s a good chance you want to get cleaned up. But if you had a cesarean ...

Recovering from a major surgery like a C-section is not easy, but for mothers who have young children at home, these challenges are compounded. Finding time to rest and heal can feel impossible at ...

Almost one-third of births in the U.S. are delivered by cesarean section — or C-section. Surgical births are performed in the hospital, with a medical team present. Gentle C-sections allow you more ...

Having a baby is exciting for anyone. New parents look forward to the first few days of bonding with their new baby once the birth is over. However, when the baby arrives via c-section, the early ...