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Being a First-Time Mom During the Pandemic Wasn’t Great for My Mental Wellness—Here’s the Virtual...
Being a First-Time Mom During the Pandemic Wasn’t Great for My Mental Wellness—Here’s the Virtual...
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Racism and Bias Make Infertility Treatment Even More Inaccessible to Couples of Color
Racism and Bias Make Infertility Treatment Even More Inaccessible to Couples of Color
By Angela Hatem
A New Wave of Prenatal and Postnatal Vitamins Aims To Revamp Pregnancy Nutrition
A New Wave of Prenatal and Postnatal Vitamins Aims To Revamp Pregnancy Nutrition
By Colleen De Bellefonds
New Data Shows Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates in the U.S. Are Getting Worse—Here's What...
New Data Shows Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates in the U.S. Are Getting Worse—Here's What...
By Emily Laurence
This New Abortion Law Doesn't Affect Rich People—And Definitely Hurts the Most Vulnerable
This New Abortion Law Doesn't Affect Rich People—And Definitely Hurts the Most Vulnerable
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 5 Best, Protein-Packed Foods New Moms Should Eat, According to a Top Dietitian
The 5 Best, Protein-Packed Foods New Moms Should Eat, According to a Top Dietitian
By Allie Flinn
OK, TMI: Why Does Pregnancy Make You So Freaking Constipated?
OK, TMI: Why Does Pregnancy Make You So Freaking Constipated?
By Emily Laurence
The 7 Most Important Nutrients To Eat During Pregnancy, According to a Top Dietitian
The 7 Most Important Nutrients To Eat During Pregnancy, According to a Top Dietitian
By Emily Laurence
Postpartum Depression Is On the Rise—Here's Why
Postpartum Depression Is On the Rise—Here's Why
By Emily Laurence
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's Openness After the Loss of a Child Gives Space for...
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's Openness After the Loss of a Child Gives Space for...
By Rachel Lapidos
Postpartum OCD Affects 11% of New Moms—So Why Is No One Talking About It?
Postpartum OCD Affects 11% of New Moms—So Why Is No One Talking About It?
By Emily Laurence
Is Shapewear During Pregnancy Safe? An OB/GYN Weighs In
Is Shapewear During Pregnancy Safe? An OB/GYN Weighs In
By Kara Jillian Brown
What Doctors Want You To Know About Antibiotics and the Pill
What Doctors Want You To Know About Antibiotics and the Pill
By Erin Bunch
What OB/GYNs Want You To Know About Caffeine and Pregnancy
What OB/GYNs Want You To Know About Caffeine and Pregnancy
By Kells McPhillips
Nike Just Launched Its First-Ever Maternity Collection—And This Piece Is the Clear Standout
Nike Just Launched Its First-Ever Maternity Collection—And This Piece Is the Clear Standout
By Kells McPhillips
How One Esthetician Has Edited Her Skin-Care Routine Through Her Pregnancy
How One Esthetician Has Edited Her Skin-Care Routine Through Her Pregnancy
By Rachel Lapidos
New Database Explains If Your Medication Is Safe To Take During and After Pregnancy
New Database Explains If Your Medication Is Safe To Take During and After Pregnancy
By Kara Jillian Brown
What Doctors Want You To Know About Pregnancy and COVID-19
What Doctors Want You To Know About Pregnancy and COVID-19
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Months Into The Pandemic, Here's What Giving Birth Looks Like Now
Months Into The Pandemic, Here's What Giving Birth Looks Like Now
By Annie Tomlin
The Contraception Gap Is Getting Bigger—These Telehealth Companies Are Trying To Bridge It
The Contraception Gap Is Getting Bigger—These Telehealth Companies Are Trying To Bridge It
By Kells McPhillips
Pregnant and Lactating Women in the U.S. Will Have Official Dietary Guidelines For the First...
Pregnant and Lactating Women in the U.S. Will Have Official Dietary Guidelines For the First...
By Emily Laurence
What to Look for in a Prenatal Supplement, According to an MD
What to Look for in a Prenatal Supplement, According to an MD
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COVID-19 Is Forcing Hopeful Parents-to-Be to Put Their Family Dreams on Pause
COVID-19 Is Forcing Hopeful Parents-to-Be to Put Their Family Dreams on Pause
By Colleen De Bellefonds
These Online Infertility Support Groups Make the Journey Less Isolating for People Struggling to Conceive
These Online Infertility Support Groups Make the Journey Less Isolating for People Struggling to Conceive
By Emily Laurence
I Paid $36,839 for Infertility Treatments All Out of Pocket
I Paid $36,839 for Infertility Treatments All Out of Pocket
By Angela Hatem
COVID-19 May Force Me and Hundreds of Other Mothers to Give Birth Alone
COVID-19 May Force Me and Hundreds of Other Mothers to Give Birth Alone
By Keanna Sheu
What Black Doulas Are Doing to Keep Women and Children Alive
What Black Doulas Are Doing to Keep Women and Children Alive
By Janel Martinez
Why Foods and Supplements for Lactation Aren't Always the Best Solution for Breastfeeding Moms
Why Foods and Supplements for Lactation Aren't Always the Best Solution for Breastfeeding Moms
By Dory Zayas
658 Women Died From Pregnancy-Related Causes in 2018. Most of Them Were Black
658 Women Died From Pregnancy-Related Causes in 2018. Most of Them Were Black
By Colleen De Bellefonds
The Fertility 'Information Gap' Is Keeping LGBTQ+ People From Getting the Care They Need and...
The Fertility 'Information Gap' Is Keeping LGBTQ+ People From Getting the Care They Need and...
By Kells McPhillips
Every First-Time Parent in NYC Will Soon Be Eligible for up to 6 Home Visits...
Every First-Time Parent in NYC Will Soon Be Eligible for up to 6 Home Visits...
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About Prenatal Depression?
Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About Prenatal Depression?
By Alison Feller
Home Births Are Risky. Why Are More Women Choosing Them?
Home Births Are Risky. Why Are More Women Choosing Them?
By Emily Laurence
Suffering a Miscarriage Can Cause Long-Lasting PTSD, Research Shows
Suffering a Miscarriage Can Cause Long-Lasting PTSD, Research Shows
By Kara Jillian Brown
Only 24 Percent of People Who Need Fertility Treatment Can Access It. Gina Bartasi Wants...
Only 24 Percent of People Who Need Fertility Treatment Can Access It. Gina Bartasi Wants...
By Erin Magner
I'm Due to Give Birth on December 25, and These Are the Essentials Keeping Me...
I'm Due to Give Birth on December 25, and These Are the Essentials Keeping Me...
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Historic New Law Aims to Grant 2.1 Million Federal Workers 12 Weeks of Paid Parental...
Historic New Law Aims to Grant 2.1 Million Federal Workers 12 Weeks of Paid Parental...
By Kells McPhillips
Your Guide to Navigating the Great Wide World of Fertility Startups
Your Guide to Navigating the Great Wide World of Fertility Startups
By Erin Bunch
‘I Was Diagnosed With PCOS in My Twenties. Ivf Made It Possible to Have a...
‘I Was Diagnosed With PCOS in My Twenties. Ivf Made It Possible to Have a...
By Emily Laurence
Ahiflower Oil Is yet Another Plant-Based Answer to Fish Oil—but It's Not Perfect
Ahiflower Oil Is yet Another Plant-Based Answer to Fish Oil—but It's Not Perfect
By Caroline Shannon Karasik
Breast Health Is a Crucial Part of Postpartum Care That Is so Often Overlooked
Breast Health Is a Crucial Part of Postpartum Care That Is so Often Overlooked
By Emily Laurence
Women Need to Stop Believing the Myth That Stress Causes Miscarriage
Women Need to Stop Believing the Myth That Stress Causes Miscarriage
By Emily Laurence
IVF Is Still Illegal in France for Gay Couples—Here’s How One Woman and Her Wife...
IVF Is Still Illegal in France for Gay Couples—Here’s How One Woman and Her Wife...
By Colleen De Bellefonds
10 Myths About Fertility That Experts Want You to Stop Believing
10 Myths About Fertility That Experts Want You to Stop Believing
By Emily Laurence
Everything You Need to Know About Sleeping Safe and Soundly While Pregnant
Everything You Need to Know About Sleeping Safe and Soundly While Pregnant
By Alison Feller
New Moms No Longer Have to Steal Sad Postpartum Panties From the Hospital Thanks to...
New Moms No Longer Have to Steal Sad Postpartum Panties From the Hospital Thanks to...
By Erin Bunch
No One Fully Prepared Me for the Tough Reality of Freezing My Eggs—but I Don't...
No One Fully Prepared Me for the Tough Reality of Freezing My Eggs—but I Don't...
By Erin Bunch
How One Mom Is Hoping to Disrupt the Postpartum Care Industry—by Creating One
How One Mom Is Hoping to Disrupt the Postpartum Care Industry—by Creating One
By Alanna Nuñez
I'm 32 and Not Ready for Kids, so I Froze My Eggs—Here's What It Was...
I'm 32 and Not Ready for Kids, so I Froze My Eggs—Here's What It Was...
By Claire Wasserman
Why Some Women Are Pushing Back Against the Taboo of First Trimester Pregnancy Announcements
Why Some Women Are Pushing Back Against the Taboo of First Trimester Pregnancy Announcements
By Emily Laurence
A New Law Aiming to Combat Maternal Mortality Is More of a Setback Than a...
A New Law Aiming to Combat Maternal Mortality Is More of a Setback Than a...
By Jessie Van Amburg
What Moms-to-Be Learn From Each Other Through Group Prenatal Care
What Moms-to-Be Learn From Each Other Through Group Prenatal Care
By Kara Jillian Brown
A Doula Practice Grows in Brooklyn, but Its Founder Isn't Stopping There
A Doula Practice Grows in Brooklyn, but Its Founder Isn't Stopping There
By Jessie Van Amburg
Amanda Kloots' Pre-Baby Moves Will Help Expectant Moms Get Ready for Motherhood
Amanda Kloots' Pre-Baby Moves Will Help Expectant Moms Get Ready for Motherhood
By Zoe Weiner
Meghan Markle Breaking Royal Post-Birth Protocol Is an Act of JOMO Worth Applauding
Meghan Markle Breaking Royal Post-Birth Protocol Is an Act of JOMO Worth Applauding
By Mary Grace Garis
Fitness Blogger Sarah Stevenson Shows the Reality of Childbirth in a Spare-No-Details Video
Fitness Blogger Sarah Stevenson Shows the Reality of Childbirth in a Spare-No-Details Video
By Kells McPhillips
This Woman Is Reframing the Post-Pregnancy Body Conversation—and We’re so Here for It
This Woman Is Reframing the Post-Pregnancy Body Conversation—and We’re so Here for It
By Well+Good Editors
Why Unwanted Pregnancies Are More Common Among Military Women
Why Unwanted Pregnancies Are More Common Among Military Women
By Emily Laurence
Are Toddlers Doing Downward Dog Pregnancy-Predicting Witches? Here’s a Body-Language Expert’s Take
Are Toddlers Doing Downward Dog Pregnancy-Predicting Witches? Here’s a Body-Language Expert’s Take
By Mary Grace Garis
Brandless Expands With $3 Essentials for Your Fur Babies (and Real Babies)
Brandless Expands With $3 Essentials for Your Fur Babies (and Real Babies)
By Emily Laurence
Kayla Itsines Is Pregnant! Here’s How She’s Changing up Her Workout
Kayla Itsines Is Pregnant! Here’s How She’s Changing up Her Workout
By Kells McPhillips
Cannabis Use Is on the Rise With Pregnant Women—Here’s How Doctors Feel About It
Cannabis Use Is on the Rise With Pregnant Women—Here’s How Doctors Feel About It
By Erin Magner
The Complete Guide to Skin Care for All Phases of Pregnancy
The Complete Guide to Skin Care for All Phases of Pregnancy
By Erin Magner
Michelle Obama Says Her Past Miscarriage Made Her Feel Like She 'Failed'
Michelle Obama Says Her Past Miscarriage Made Her Feel Like She 'Failed'
By Tehrene Firman
Hey Prince Harry, You're Not the Pregnant One
Hey Prince Harry, You're Not the Pregnant One
By Maria Del Russo
Is It Healthy to Stick to a Vegan Diet When You're Pregnant?
Is It Healthy to Stick to a Vegan Diet When You're Pregnant?
By Emily Laurence
America's Mothers Are Isolated, Anxious, and Depressed—Here's Why
America's Mothers Are Isolated, Anxious, and Depressed—Here's Why
By Erin Bunch
Why We Need a Ritual to Cope With Pregnancy Loss
Why We Need a Ritual to Cope With Pregnancy Loss
By Erin Bunch
Brett Kavanaugh Is Not Someone You Want Making Decisions About Women's Bodies—Here's Why
Brett Kavanaugh Is Not Someone You Want Making Decisions About Women's Bodies—Here's Why
By Erin Bunch
What You Need to Know About Drinking Kombucha When You're Pregnant
What You Need to Know About Drinking Kombucha When You're Pregnant
By Abbey Stone
It's 100% Normal to Feel Angry After a Miscarriage
It's 100% Normal to Feel Angry After a Miscarriage
By Leigh Weingus
"Beautiful Sunday for a Bike Ride," Says the Most Overachieving Pregnant Lady…En Route to Give...
"Beautiful Sunday for a Bike Ride," Says the Most Overachieving Pregnant Lady…En Route to Give...
By Kells McPhillips
Hilaria Baldwin Says This Lower Abs Move Improves Sex, Bladder Control, and *More*
Hilaria Baldwin Says This Lower Abs Move Improves Sex, Bladder Control, and *More*
By Kells McPhillips
This App Might Help You Get Off the Pill Once and for All
This App Might Help You Get Off the Pill Once and for All
By Tehrene Firman
Hilary Duff Swears by These 2 Natural Oils for Treating Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
Hilary Duff Swears by These 2 Natural Oils for Treating Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
By Tehrene Firman
Can Childbirth Be Blissful? This Mom's Full-Moon Hypnobirth Was Pretty Dang Close
Can Childbirth Be Blissful? This Mom's Full-Moon Hypnobirth Was Pretty Dang Close
By Georgia Kral
10 Common Myths About Sexually Transmitted Infections, Busted
10 Common Myths About Sexually Transmitted Infections, Busted
By Gabrielle Kassel
You Can Now Doula Your Entire Life, From Birth to Death
You Can Now Doula Your Entire Life, From Birth to Death
By Erin Magner
Should Your Post–C-Section Plan Include Non-Opioid Pain-Management Options?
Should Your Post–C-Section Plan Include Non-Opioid Pain-Management Options?
By Tehrene Firman
These Are the Best Supplements to Take If You're Thinking About Getting Pregnant
These Are the Best Supplements to Take If You're Thinking About Getting Pregnant
By Erin Bunch
This Standing Abs Workout From Celeb Trainer Astrid Swan Is Actually a Total-Body Challenge
By Kells McPhillips
Egg Freezing Is on the Rise - Here’s What You Need to Know
Egg Freezing Is on the Rise - Here’s What You Need to Know
By Erin Bunch
The 3 Most Important Lifestyle Changes to Make *Before* You Get Pregnant
The 3 Most Important Lifestyle Changes to Make *Before* You Get Pregnant
By Erin Magner
The Common Pregnancy Side Effect That Led Cardi B to Cancel Part of Her Tour
The Common Pregnancy Side Effect That Led Cardi B to Cancel Part of Her Tour
By Tehrene Firman
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