Category: Health & Wellness
The role of mindfulness in pregnancy and postpartum recovery
Have you ever noticed how pregnancy seems to amplify everything? Your emotions, physical sensations, worries about the future—they all become more intense as you navigate this transformative journey. In the midst of such profound change, mindfulness offers a powerful anchor, helping women cultivate presence and emotional balance during pregnancy and beyond.
Navigating pregnancy accommodations in the workplace: Essential 2025 rules
Pregnancy shouldn’t mean putting your career on pause. Yet for many women, the physical demands of pregnancy can create workplace challenges that impact their ability to perform job duties. With recent legislative changes, both employers and employees need to understand the evolving landscape of pregnancy accommodations.
Partner burnout after birth: Why it happens & how to prevent it
The arrival of a new baby brings immense joy, but it also introduces unprecedented challenges for both parents. While much attention is rightfully given to the birthing parent’s physical recovery and emotional well-being, partners often experience their own form of exhaustion and stress that can develop into burnout.
Wearable tech & sleep: Can your smart device help during pregnancy?
Pregnancy often turns a good night’s sleep into an elusive dream. Between physical discomfort, hormonal shifts, and anticipatory thoughts about motherhood, many expectant mothers find themselves tossing and turning. But could the fitness tracker on your wrist be part of the solution?
Postpartum resilience: building mental strength in the first three months
The first three months after giving birth can feel like navigating uncharted waters. Your body is healing, hormones are fluctuating wildly, and you’re adjusting to life with a newborn who depends on you entirely—all while functioning on fragments of sleep. It’s no wonder that approximately [1 in 7 to 1 in 8 mothers](https://home.beginning.com/blog/post-pregnancy/postpartum-movement-mood-support/) in the United States experience postpartum depression, with anxiety affecting an even higher percentage at around 18%.
Why supporting pregnant and postpartum employees is a business advantage
In today’s competitive business landscape, progressive companies are discovering a powerful talent retention strategy: supporting employees through pregnancy and the postpartum period. With nearly 70% of women continuing to work while pregnant according to [Beginning.com research](https://home.beginning.com/blog/pregnancy/pregnancy-workplace-support-flexible-work-during-pregnancy-maternal-wellness-at-work/), and 1 in 4 women exiting the workforce during their first year of motherhood as reported in [workplace return studies](https://home.beginning.com/blog/post-pregnancy/postpartum-workplace-policies-return-to-work-after-birth-supporting-new-mothers-at-work/), how organizations respond to maternal employees’ needs directly impacts their bottom line and organizational health.
The Emotional Highs and Lows of the Second Trimester
The second trimester of pregnancy is often called the “honeymoon phase” – morning sickness subsides, energy returns, and the initial shock of pregnancy has settled. Yet for many women, this period brings unexpected emotional fluctuations that can feel confusing and overwhelming. One moment you’re glowing with excitement, and the next you might find yourself crying over a pet food commercial.
Postpartum Recovery: Why Patience Is the Secret Ingredient
Have you noticed how quickly celebrities seem to “bounce back” after having a baby? One day they’re announcing the birth of their child, and seemingly the next, they’re on a magazine cover looking as though pregnancy never happened. This creates an impossible standard that affects new mothers everywhere.
Pregnancy glow: what’s really happening with your skin
Have you ever noticed that special radiance many pregnant women seem to have? That luminous, dewy appearance isn’t just your imagination—it’s a real physiological phenomenon often called the “pregnancy glow.” But what exactly causes this coveted complexion change, and is it the same for everyone?
Postpartum self-care: Small daily rituals that make a big difference
The early days of motherhood can feel like navigating uncharted waters while sleep-deprived and emotionally raw. With postpartum depression affecting [1 in 8 women](https://www.postpartumdepression.org/resources/statistics/) in the US—that’s over 460,000 new mothers annually—self-care isn’t just a luxury; it’s essential for healing and wellbeing.