Archive for the ‘Postpartum’ Category

Exercising after Childbirth

Posted on June 25th, 2010 by by admin

Exercising after Childbirth
By Ari Brown MD and Michele Hakakha MD
Adapted from their new book, Expecting 411
One of the most common questions we get from women is this one: “After I deliver, when can I start exercising again?” We’ve all see the Kate Hudson types in Hollywood go back to being stick thin just weeks after [...]

Nursing after Cesarean

Posted on November 26th, 2008 by by admin

Nursing after Cesarean
After a  baby is born by Cesarean section, many moms are concerned that nursing after Cesarean would be much more difficult than if the baby had been born vaginally. Thankfully, with a little help, (from lactation consultants, La Leche League leaders and others), babies and moms can learn to nurse after a difficult [...]