The first weeks after birth are a blur of sleepless nights, healing, and overwhelming emotions. For many new moms, postpartum is a time when they need the most support—yet in the U.S., it’s often when ...

Becoming a mother comes with plenty of changes as you find your arms full, your mind overwhelmed and your daily life turned upside down. “Bounce back” culture can be unforgiving, pushing new moms ...

BENEFITS. BABY DARCY IS ALL SMILES, SNUGGLED IN MOM’S LAP IN THEIR WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS HOME. HOME IS WHERE MOM EXPERIENCED A HEALING HAND. WE WERE ABLE TO GET HOSPITAL LEVEL CARE, BUT IN THE ...

WORCESTER - A new program at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is offering women a unique chance to receive the postpartum care they would normally receive at the hospital right in their own ...

After a C-section, a UMass Memorial surgeon was able to receive hospital-level care from the comfort of her own home. She said it was her "easiest recovery" from the procedure. Earlier this month, Dr.

No one warns you about how strange your own body might feel after birth. You’re holding a brand-new life in your arms, but your back aches, your belly feels hollow, and even sitting can be a challenge ...

Boothe, introduces HypnoBirthing childbirth education and postpartum care programs to help families reclaim their birth ...

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While every postpartum journey is different, the one common denominator is that the more support a woman has, the better the outcome will be for her, her family and her career. But in the U.S., women ...

The Alabama Perinatal Quality Collaborative, housed in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, launched a Postpartum Awareness Bracelet pilot program in June. The program aims ...

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