My study showed that a staggering 34% of mothers from low-income groups had postpartum depression, and desperately needed psychiatric help.

With mental health care at a breaking point, new mothers are increasingly isolated and left to fend for themselves.

New mothers require familial and institutional support for much longer than previously thought.

Pregnant and postpartum women experiencing weight-related stigma are at risk for depressive symptoms, unhealthy eating behaviors, and stress.

The pregnancy complication affects roughly 1 in every 20 pregnancies in India.

The physical and hormonal changes of pregnancy don't end with childbirth.

In whisper networks, new mothers report a dissatisfaction with care that seldom gets back to hospitals.

Sweden's flexible paternity leave policy led to sharp drops in anti-anxiety prescriptions for new mothers.

Hormones and social norms affect women's post-pregnancy weight loss.

"I told her that she can be a good mother and feel terrible. It was okay to be both."

Postpartum bipolar mood disorder can develop even in women without a history of mental health problems.

Here's how you can navigate this cruel paradox.

The post-pregnancy pooch isn't fat and can be corrected with the right exercises.

Postpartum thyroiditis is a hormone imbalance that requires treatment.

All about how childbirth can weaken your pelvic floor muscles -- and how to rebuild them.

Findings challenge leading explanation of the baby blues.

Researchers call for better postpartum care.

It'll help during all nine months and beyond.