Health & Wellness

Women's Health

The maternal mortality rate dramatically increased during the pandemic, CDC report shows

The newest numbers on maternal mortality highlight a crisis that just continues to worsen.

Fitness

Are ab workouts safe during pregnancy?

DWTS' Lindsay Arnold shares 4 safe core moves to try in any trimester.

Children's Health

Is it norovirus or Shigella? How to tell the difference

Though symptoms can be similar among the stomach illnesses, there are a few ways to tell the virus and bacterial infection apart.

Pregnancy

Looking for pregnancy-safe sleep aids? A naturopathic doctor shares her picks

Found: The safe, effective, and natural sleep support you desperately need in pregnancy and beyond.

Children's Health

Kids should be getting the HPV vaccine at age 9, experts say

“We don’t have any other vaccine that prevents cancer.”

Pregnancy

How to cope with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), from a mama who’s going through it

Comparing morning sickness to HG is like comparing a little bit of rain to a hurricane. 

Motherly Stories

Self-care looks different for everyone and that’s OK

I had to understand that this journey of motherhood is a blessing but also a way to grow in areas that I never knew that I needed.

Birth

FDA to pull preterm birth drug Makena from the market

Makena was the only drug approved to help prevent preterm birth. Advocacy groups say pulling the drug could further maternal health inequities.

Celebrity News

Bindi Irwin shares hospital photo and 10-year battle with endometriosis on Instagram

"For 10yrs I’ve struggled with insurmountable fatigue, pain & nausea."

Children's Health

TikTok’s ‘Mom Friend’ shares how to talk about technology with kids

The best tool to protect your kids’ safety online is an open dialogue.

Motherly Stories

It’s amazing to see your kid be surrounded by inclusivity

To understand the definition of inclusion, we need to better understand what it looks like and feels like to be included.

Women's Health

Does curb walking induce labor? Here’s what experts want you to know

An OB-GYN and a midwife offer details on curb walking—including when to start and how to do it safely.

Parenting

10 simple ways your family can be more eco-friendly

Going green is *much* easier when the whole family is involved.

Children's Health

Drug-resistant stomach bugs are on the rise, CDC warns. Here’s how to prevent infection

Shigella spp. is one of the most common causes of stomach illnesses in kids under 5.

Health & Wellness

Life-saving insulin just got more accessible for millions of families

Drug company Eli Lilly says it will cut insulin prices by 70% and expand access to a $35 price cap.

Women's Health

11 reasons why your period might be late—that aren’t related to pregnancy

How to decode a late period (and when to call your doctor)

Celebrity News

Kylie Jenner talks about ‘painful’ postpartum depression she experienced with both kids

“I have experienced it. Twice."

Relationships

Being a mom AND a caregiver means taking on the impossible, because there’s no other choice

If you're a mom, a spouse, and a caregiver—this is my love letter to you.

Children's Health

11 expert-backed ways to prevent car sickness in kids

From acupressure to window-gazing, here’s what you need to know.

Children's Health

The youth mental health crisis is improving—slightly, CDC says

Here are 6 ways parents can help.