Health
Pregnancy
A New Wave of Prenatal and Postnatal Vitamins Aims To Revamp Pregnancy Nutrition
OB/GYNs share the key benefits of prenatal vitamins for mom and baby's health, and sound off on the newest brands in the game.
A Routine Blood Test Could Predict the Risk of Postpartum Preeclampsia, Research Suggests
New research from the American Society of Anesthesiologists suggests a simple blood test could predict the risk of postpartum preeclampsia.
Latham Thomas Wants Every Mom to Have a Doula
Here’s what Latham Thomas wants the public to know about doulas, plus why plenty of people can benefit from this birth experience.
TikTok Says Mucinex Helps You Get Pregnant, but Fertility Experts Would Like to Have a Word
Many TikTok videos recommend Mucinex for pregnancy. Here's what research and fertility experts think of the claims and the possible risks.
More Than 80% of Pregnant People Are Iron-Deficient by Third Trimester, New Study Finds
A new study finds most pregnant people are iron-deficient by the third trimester, even if they've taken iron pills. An OB/GYN weighs in.
Selena Gomez Says Her Health Issues Will Make Her Path to Motherhood ‘Look a Little Different’
Gomez reveals her fertility challenges due to managing lupus and bipolar disorder and how she still plans to pursue having children one day.
‘I’m a Fertility Specialist. Here’s the Difference Between IUI and IVF Treatments’
Learn the key differences between IUI vs. IVF fertility treatments, including whether IUI is under the same political scrutiny as IVF.
New CDC Report Shows a Decline in Births and Fewer People Receiving Prenatal Care
A new CDC report finds more pregnant folks are going without prenatal care in recent years, along with declining birth and fertility rates.
‘Ballerina Farm’ Influencer Hannah Neeleman Eschews Epidurals. Don’t Let That Get to You
"Tradwife" influencers like Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm are eschewing pain relief in childbirth, part of a larger epidural backlash.
I’m a Pregnant, Weight-Inclusive Dietitian, and This Is Why Weight Stigma in Prenatal Care Is So Harmful
A writer describes her experience dealing with weight stigma in prenatal care and how she navigates her pregnancy with a healthy mindset.
