But research has shown that the so-called fourth trimester — meaning 12 weeks postpartum — and particularly the two weeks following birth, holds a surprisingly high stroke risk. Data from the ...

Companies including Starbucks are improving their paid parental leave policies, while some states have passed laws to support ...

Postpartum hemorrhage is excessive, uncontrolled blood loss that usually occurs within a day after giving birth, but can sometimes take place up to 12 weeks after delivery. The bleeding can be ...

However, secondary or late postpartum haemorrhage occurs 24 hours to 12 weeks postpartum. There are a few reasons why postpartum haemorrhage occurs. “Your placenta attaches to the wall of your ...

Exercise decreased the severity of postpartum depressive and anxiety symptoms. Initiating the intervention <12 weeks postpartum was associated with a greater reduction in depressive symptoms. Odds of ...

Time E (12 weeks postpartum) 3.6 (3.4 - 3.8) 12.1 (11.4 - 12.9) <0.0001 n/a *EPDS≥10 = "at least probable minor depression". The frequency calculations differed by variable because of missing ...