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.

Health & Wellness

FDA approves first-ever nasal spray for life-threatening allergies

Neffy is the first epinephrine product that’s needle-free.

Parenting

10 casual questions to ask when reading books with your kids

Fostering reading comprehension doesn’t have to be formal.

Women's Health

It’s UTI season. Here’s what that means for your vaginal microbiome

Should you try a vaginal probiotic? Ara Katz of Seed Health shares tips on preventing infections before they start.

Women's Health

When it comes to breastfeeding, Allyson Felix wants moms to know you can’t do it alone

The record-setting Olympian is championing the power of teamwork.

Women's Health

Lead and arsenic may be lurking in your tampons, first-ever tampon study finds

Brb, switching to a menstrual cup asap.

Pregnancy

70 baby names inspired by nature for your future outdoor explorer

Mother Nature-approved.

Women's Health

Tennis star Sloane Stephens wants pro athletes to be able to freeze their eggs without impacts on their rankings

As the only elite-level tennis player who has been open about freezing her eggs, Stephens is championing reproductive health education in the professional sports world.

Work & Motherhood

Meet the mom changing the script on working motherhood in Japan

Shoko Fujiwara wants women to live life the way they want to.

News

Today is ‘Register a Mom to Vote Day’: And it couldn’t be easier

Ready to vote like a mother? "Everyone wins when mothers are supported," says the co-founder and CEO of Chamber of Mothers.

Maternity

Planning your maternity photoshoot? A celeb photographer shares her best tips

Beka Price, Utah's top maternity and newborn photographer, shares her expert tips for planning an unforgettable maternity photoshoot. Get invaluable advice from the photographer trusted by celebrities like Mykayla Skinner and Pharaoh Brown.

Children's Health

Are girls’ periods starting earlier? Study says yes

A new large-scale study found that the age at which girls start menstruating is getting younger—and cycles are taking longer to become regular.

Women's Health

Curious about taking Opill, the new OTC birth control pill? An expert answers our questions

The first-ever OTC birth control pill is now available online and in stores. Considering making the switch? Here’s what to know.