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Jessica D’Argenio Waller, MS, CNS, LDN

Jessica D’Argenio Waller, MS, CNS, LDN, is Motherly’s Editorial Director and a licensed and board-certified clinical nutritionist with a focus on women’s health. Jessica received her bachelor's degree in Economics and Art History from McGill University and holds a Masters of Science degree in Integrative Nutrition and Herbal Medicine from Maryland University of Integrative Health. She has an advanced certification for personalized nutrition from the Board of Certified Nutrition Specialists. In addition to directing content and editorial strategy for Motherly, Jessica’s health and wellness writing has been published in Well + Good, Verywell Health, Brit + Co., Scary Mommy, Girls’ Life magazine, and The Beet. A mom of two, she’s passionate about finding new recipes for healthyish comfort foods her kids will actually eat, sustainable fashion, and the NYT crossword.

mom holding baby who is holding a Babylife Organics baby food pouch

This new baby food company lets you check each package for heavy metals

Babylife Organics is adding a whole new level of transparency when it comes to heavy metal testing.

Updated Oct. 01, 2024
Charmspring Springboard - child using routine builder

Finally! This chic, kid-friendly routine builder helped reduce my family’s daily friction

The design-forward Springboard from Charmspring is one I’m actually excited to hang in my home, too. 

Updated Mar. 10, 2025
coughing baby held by mother - whooping cough cases rising

Whooping cough cases are double what they were last year, CDC says

Infants under 12 months and pregnant people are particularly vulnerable. A pediatric infectious disease specialist shares what you need to know.

Updated Sep. 16, 2024
pregnant woman at doctor office - questions to ask in third trimester appointments - Motherly

8 essential questions to ask at your third trimester appointments

An OB-GYN and clinical researcher shares what to know about maternal vaccination in the third trimester and birth plans as you get ready for labor.

Updated Sep. 12, 2024
Mandy Moore on purple background - women's health research

Mandy Moore opens up about her fertility experience: ‘My journey to motherhood was not linear’

Now pregnant with her third child—a daughter!—the actor, singer and mother is getting vocal about women’s health research in partnership with Perelel.

Updated Sep. 12, 2024
trader joe's lunch box pantry staples

6 Trader Joe’s lunch box heroes I always have on hand

These pantry staples make packing my kids’ lunches *way* easier.

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
child getting off school bus - safe school bus rides - Motherly

How to prep your kids for safe school bus rides this year

Bus rides can be overwhelming for some kiddos, and especially for those with sensory challenges. An expert shares tips to try.

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
mom packing kids lunch in backpack - non-sandwich lunch ideas for kids

8 nutritionist-approved kids lunch ideas—that aren’t sandwiches

Is that turkey-and-cheese coming back untouched? It’s time to think beyond the bread.

Updated Sep. 13, 2024
boy with red cheeks - fifth disease cases rising

CDC warns cases of Fifth disease are on the rise in kids ages 5 to 9

The highly contagious virus is typically mild in kids but can be dangerous for pregnant people.

Updated Aug. 16, 2024
breast pump and laptop - pump at work PUMP Act

47% of parents still aren’t given enough time to pump at work

Even though the PUMP Act declaring that requirement is in full effect.

Updated Aug. 13, 2024
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