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While parenting can be incredibly rewarding, it also comes with its own set of new challenges and pressures–sometimes in ways that can surprise you and even impact your mental health. Together with our sponsor, BetterHelp, we've rounded up some tips to help you take care of yourself during this exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) phase of parenthood.

Your mental health matters — get started with these 5 FREE classes. You may have heard of postpartum depression or PPD, but did you know that while it is one of the most common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), it’s only one of many mental health complications that can arise during the perinatal period? 

By: Divya Kumar, LICSW, ScM, PMH-CYour mental health matters — get started with these classes. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication

Ah, the fourth trimester. This time after giving birth is usually something parents put little thought into until they are in it. But what does “preparing for postpartum” mean exactly? We asked Tinyhood expert Ashley Sousa, a labor and delivery nurse and the instructor that leads our childbirth classes, just what expecting parents should do to prepare for postpartum.Aside from having a new little life to take care of, the fourth trimester is a time of healing, new experiences, and a lot of changes to you

Postpartum mental health is nothing to take lightly. It is important for you and your baby’s health to take these symptoms seriously and seek help if needed. If you need assistance in finding resources near you, contact Postpartum Support International at 800-944-4773. If you are in crisis, call your local emergency number or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Your mental health matters — 

When it comes to childbirth and your subsequent hospital stay, there is no one size fits all. If you choose to give birth at a hospital, the minimum hospital stay after childbirth in 2022 depends on many factors, including any pre-labor health concerns, the type of delivery you have, if there are any complications, the health of both you and your baby. And, parents of children in 2022 now also have to consider their hospital’s COVID protocols which often aim to get parents and baby home as soon as possible to avoid any potential COVID exposures. You probably learned about the different potential birthing options in your childbirth classes, but it’s important to

Having a baby is an enormous event, involving so much preparation. Your body has been changing for nine months. You've been mentally preparing, perhaps with classes or reading. You've likely begun to arrange the baby's space and clothes and toys. But, how can you prepare for the emotional weight of this huge experience?Welcoming a baby is exciting, but with

On the list of slightly nerve-wracking and unglamorous things about giving birth, vaginal tearing is right up there. Given those chances, it’s important to understand what to expect and how to heal — as always, knowledge is power.What are vaginal tears and why do they occur?Vaginal tears are exactly what they sound like: a tear i

By Mairead Kelly It’s natural to focus on your baby during pregnancy—for first-time parents especially, there’s so much to prepare for and learn before they arrive. But rarely, in between bulk-buying diapers, forming your birth preferences, and building your labor support team (to doula or not to doula?), do we stop and think about the recovery period after birth.