Enter frozen veggies, the go-to A review of the use of Biotin for hair loss found that biotin supplementation improved hair and nail growth but more definitive research is needed. Get the best of Motherly—delivered to your inbox. Tips for dealing with postpartum hair loss If you’re losing hair since giving birth, there are some… Read More »
Women are at significant risk for severe psychiatric illness after childbirth, particularly during the first three months. Suicide is a rare but tragic outcome of untreated psychiatric illness in this setting, but it is also preventable. In order to prevent suicide, we must be able to identify which women are at highest risk for suicide. … Read More »
While there is some data to indicate that exercise may improve well-being and diminish symptoms of depression and anxiety, the results have been mixed. A recent randomized controlled trial has explored the efficacy of exercise during pregnancy for reducing the risk of postpartum depression. The Physical Activity for Mothers Enrolled in Longitudinal Analysis (PAMELA) Study… Read More »
Earlier this year the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released a revised Committee Opinion calling for a new paradigm for postpartum care in the United States. Moving away from the single postpartum check at 6 weeks, ACOG has made a significant change in its recommendations for postpartum care: “All women should ideally have… Read More »