And if you leave the hospital before it happens, it’s natural for your bathroom anxiety to grow. "I have a second-degree tear ...

By Lia Scenna, as told to Beth Ann Mayer I got an epidural the first time I gave birth, and the whole process was seamless – so I knew I wanted one with my second daughter, too. But this time was ...

Jen Moore, 35, a former wedding cake baker, said she was unable to stand up straight when she first began ...

If soreness persists, you might ask your practitioner to prescribe an estrogen cream to lessen pain and tenderness. Do not expect orgasms the first time you have sex after delivery. Some women don ...

Epidurals cause permanent back pain: Research indicates that persistent back pain after childbirth is more likely due to normal physiological changes during pregnancy than to epidural administration.

There was no difference in reported lumbopelvic pain (p=0.10) in women with and without DRA. Conclusions Prevalence of mild DRA was high both during pregnancy and after childbirth. Women with and ...