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Postpartum

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The importance of parental leave for fathers and non-birthing parents

March 2, 2026 newborns, parental leave, paternity leave, Postpartum, reproductive psychiatry, The Women's Place

Dr. Nicole Cirino discusses the benefits of parental leave for not only new mothers, but for fathers and non-birthing parents.

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Mental health for first-time parents

June 12, 2025 family, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Mental Health, Newborn, parenting, Postpartum

Dr. Peggy Yang offers advice for first-time parents as they navigate their new normal with a baby in the home.

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Postpartum female preference for cooler temperatures linked to brain changes

March 25, 2025 body temperature, ERαPOA neurons, female temperature preference, lactation, mouse brain, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Research

Changes in temperature preference in postpartum female mice were associated with significant alterations in the preoptic area of the brain.

When pregnancy causes stroke: the risk we must talk more about

June 23, 2023 cardiovascular/cerebrovascular events, maternal health, maternal mortality, Postpartum, pregnancy-related stroke, Public Policy, women of color

In March of 2020, just as the world entered lockdown, I experienced a personal loss: a friend died following a stroke. She was 30 years

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Dealing with postpartum hair loss

October 3, 2022 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, hair loss, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Dr. Matthew Carroll explains how post-pregnancy hormones can lead to hair loss and what supplements can help hair grow back.

upLIFT-ing Moms: A new free service to support pregnant and postpartum women

February 18, 2022 Mom, Motherhood, pediatrics, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, Postpartum, pregnant, public health, Women

Let’s just admit it, motherhood is hard. Being pregnant and having a baby is portrayed as one of the most joyous times for a family,

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