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1st Year (Baby & You)

Your baby’s first year is full of milestones—and so is yours. Find guidance on newborn care, feeding, and sleep, while also supporting your postpartum body, emotions, and well-being.

Mom holding her newborn whose mouth is wide open due to the rooting reflex.
Woman holding a breast pump while scrolling through her phone for ways to wean off pumping.
A baby who was trained with the Ferber method sleeping soundly in her crib.
A father holding his little girl while her mother encourages her to talk.

Body After Baby

Navigate postpartum recovery with tips on healing, managing physical changes, and caring for your body in the months after birth.

Woman doing a diastasis recti exercise that requires her to lie on her back with her hips thrust in the air. Body After Baby

7 Best Exercises to Treat Diastasis Recti After Pregnancy

Medically Reviewed by: Lisa Valle, DO, FACOG

A new mother carrying her baby, while feeling overwhelmed as a result of postpartum depression. Body After Baby

What Is Postpartum Depression? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Couple snuggling together in bed. Body After Baby

Sex After Childbirth: How Long Should You Wait?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

A woman with a clogged Montgomery gland breastfeeding her baby. Body After Baby

Understanding Montgomery Glands: What Are Those Bumps on Your Areolas?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Woman holding her head in her hands as she struggles to calm her postpartum rage. Body After Baby

Postpartum Rage: Causes, Symptoms, and Care Tips

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

A woman holds a sanitary pad in one hand and a calendar in the other, trying to work out when she'll get her first period after pregnancy. Body After Baby

Navigating Your First Postpartum Period: What Will It Be Like, and When Will You Get It?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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A young baby lying on her stomach, symbolizing the age when babies become less vulnerable to sudden infant death syndrome. Development & Milestones

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Risks and Prevention

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Mother feeding a baby meat for the first time with a spoon. Baby Feeding

How and When Can You Safely Give Meat to Your Baby?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Honey dipper and a small bowl of honey, representing the fact that babies can't eat honey before they're 1. Baby Feeding

Why Can’t Babies Have Honey at First (And When Can They Have It)?

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Mother holding her newborn baby while looking at one of his moles. Newborn Body Care

Moles on Babies: When They Appear and What They Look Like

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Close-up of a smiling baby boy's face after he's started teething. Development & Milestones

When Do Babies Start Teething and How Can You Help?

Medically Reviewed by: Mary Olson, DO

Baby babbling and smiling up at his mom. Development & Milestones

When Do Babies Usually Start Babbling?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

Baby with Epstein pearls lying on his back. Newborn Body Care

Epstein Pearls: What the White Spots on Your Baby’s Gums Are

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

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Your Baby’s Apgar Score: What Is It, and What’s a Good Score?

Medically Reviewed by: Rhys Brooks, MD, FAAP

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