Your health after baby

Physical changes to your body

Visit our postpartum section for information, including more on postpartum recovery, wound care, constipation, hemorrhage, hemorrhoids and infection.

Taking care of yourself

Learn about ways to promote self-care and stay healthy after having a baby.

How to communicate with your partner

Being able to communicate effectively with your partner can reduce the number of conflicts that can arise during the transition to parenthood. Learn more ideas to communicate more effectively as a couple.

Talking about sex

Sex is an important part of many relationships; it can be normal for things to change after having a baby. Learn more about healthy postpartum sexuality and the things to consider for both partners going forward.

Depression and anxiety

Having a baby can be a real roller-coaster of emotions. As many as 4 out of 5 new moms will experience something called the Baby Blues, and partners can be affected too. Learn more about how your mental well-being can be impacted after having a baby and where to get help.

Postpartum depression in partners

Postpartum depression can occur in as many as 1 in 10 partners. Learn more about how your and your partner’s mental well-being can be impacted after having a baby.

Resources and how to access help

It’s important to get help right away if you or your partners notice that you show signs of depression.

We offer a free Preparation 4 Parenting class. Aimed at parents and caregivers with infants 0 to 6 months, this class is designed to help you in your transition to parenthood.

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This item was last modified on September 28, 2023