Health & Wellness

Women should start getting mammograms at 40, new guidance says

But some say the new recommendation doesn't go far enough to protect women with dense breast tissue.

New study finds perimenopause is linked to a 40% greater risk of depression

"Our findings show just how significantly the mental health of perimenopausal women can suffer during this time."

More moms are finally reaping the benefits of therapy—and so are their kids

More moms are taking advantage of therapist sessions now than ever before.

I got my 7-year-old a therapist—and it helped my own anxiety, too

My daughter’s anxiety looked different than mine, however I could see it sneaking into the nooks and crannies of her life.

I thought I could beat postpartum depression on my own, but it was beating me

I wish I had gotten help sooner.

I don’t need my barista to ask if I want more children

She doesn’t know what I am going through, and no woman should have to be continually put in a position to defend or explain her reproductive health with total strangers.

Bookmark these virtual support groups on your TTC journey

PSA: You don’t even have to contribute to feel supported.

5 dangers of pregnancy dehydration: Prevention and tips from a doctor

This is what can happen when your water level drops.

7 ways to lower blood pressure during pregnancy

No medications needed, just a couple of lifestyle changes.

Postpartum night sweats: Also known as your own private summer

Although annoying, postpartum night sweats are common and usually not a cause for alarm.

‘Geriatric pregnancy’ isn’t an offensive term

It's time to examine our overall attitude toward aging.

Your postpartum recovery kit: Feel your best after a C-section

Cesarean section mamas are absolute warriors.

Mom rage is real—and it’s a sign that mothers’ needs aren’t being met

The truth is, anger—real, fist-clenching, heart-racing, uncontrollable anger—is so much more common among mothers than many of us think.

Former Chiefs cheerleader’s death after stillbirth raises questions about maternal care

"Expecting somebody who's had a loss to go four weeks in between seeing their care providers… That's the same protocol that's done for a 23-year-old that's very healthy. It can't be a one-size-fits-all."

Pregnancy apps can help in the maternal mortality crisis. But surveys show they’re failing women

Pregnancy apps should be a lifeline—but they lack much-needed postpartum support.

Finally, Planned Parenthood will offer sedation for IUD insertions and removals

"We’re offering sedation to give patients a greater sense of power and control over their bodies and their care."

New study finds no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism and ADHD

The findings come as health experts have long disagreed about the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.

5 important reasons to practice postpartum rest, according to a midwife

Know this: Treating the first 40 days after birth as sacred may help reduce postpartum depression.

Dr. Becky confirms spending time away from your kids actually makes you a *good* parent

“Kids don’t need selfless martyrs.”

These under-the-radar-issues are all too common during postpartum recovery

Pregnancy and childbirth can be an amazing experience for women, but it can also cause some intimate issues postpartum.