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I gave birth just a week ago at home, without any tears or episiotomy. I have a clean bill of health from my midwife...

How soon after giving birth will I begin to start ovulating and having a normal period? Can I expect the same cycle as before?...

During pregnancy and birth, your body underwent some tremendous changes. Immediately after birth, you'll experience several more. Your uterus will begin shrinking rapidly in...

The Problem I just had a baby. What can I do to lose weight and stay healthy? The Solutions Work out with your baby...

Remember when you could barely wait to slide under the covers each night -- and sleep was the last thing on your mind? When...

I have heard that you should wait six weeks after giving birth to make love. Is this true? ...

These four simple exercises incorporate stretches and movements from yoga. For best results, do them every day for 10 to 15 minutes, starting after...

Americans are only having sex an average of once a week (American Demographics, February, 1998). How can this be? Sex can be one of...

I had an episiotomy when I gave birth five weeks ago. The area is still hurting. How long does it normally take for an...