Brandi Fields, CNM

The postpartum narrative once centered on how quickly someone could return to their pre-pregnancy body. Today, attitudes are shifting toward embracing and celebrating the postpartum body as it is.

There’s no way to predict exactly when labor will begin or how long it will last, but certain signs may indicate it’s approaching.

Check out Pediatrix and Obstetrix clinicians sharing their expertise on a wide variety of women’s and children’s health topics as well as heartwarming stories of innovative patient care.

Skin-to-skin contact is known to benefit both babies and mothers, and a new study found it may also lower a mother’s risk of postpartum depression.

The good news: most cheeses are safe to eat during pregnancy.