Health & Wellness

One mom drove an RV across state lines in search of a better birth

Ten years ago, Mimi Evans drove 1,300 miles from Texas to give birth in Virginia. After Roe’s overturn, more mothers are being forced to travel to give birth safely. How far would you go for the birth experience you deserve?

‘Cozy cardio’ is the fitness trend we’ve been waiting for

And it’s totally perfect for chilly fall days.

Large study shows effects of Covid vaccine in pregnancy on newborns

Receiving a Covid vaccine during pregnancy was not linked to adverse outcomes in baby’s first 6 months—and was even protective against more than just Covid.

Mandy Moore on battling eczema: ‘I had to find some semblance of relief’

Even via Zoom, it’s easy to see that Mandy Moore is absolutely…

5 ways to teach your 8-year-old about body neutrality

Body neutrality is the new body positivity.

Periods cause changes in your brain architecture, landmark study shows

A small study shows that there’s a physiological link between hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle and changes in white and gray matter.

Why do kids have milder Covid symptoms than adults? A new study sheds some light

There’s a good reason why most kids have milder COVID symptoms than adults.

I’m the ‘alpha daughter’—and maybe you are, too?

They are “the glue” for a family, an expert says. But it’s a recipe for stress. Here’s what to know.

75% of women go untreated for postpartum mental health conditions

That staggering number shows there’s still a major access issue and stigma around receiving postpartum mental health support. A new National Maternal Mental Health Task Force hopes to change that.

Only 32% of women learned about pleasure in sex ed classes, survey finds

What’s missing from sex ed class? Lots.

Your gut may be telling you to switch OB-GYNs. Here’s why you should listen

Before I started trying for my second baby, I knew I had to make a switch.

7 things to do before your next run

Running helps moms of all ages and stages reduce the risk of anxiety, depression, dementia and insomnia.

Does your baby need probiotics? A neonatologist explains

Here’s the ABC approach I take when recommending baby probiotics to my patients.

Will the FDA ban Red dye 3?

Is it time to say bye to red dye? Synthetic food dyes like Red 3 have been linked to neurobehavioral issues in children.

Mom shares ‘golden hour’ parenting hack, and it’s genius

Why didn’t we think of that?!

Please don’t comment on my bump size, period

We don’t always know what’s going on behind a pregnant person’s bump—and sometimes even the most well-intended comments can be triggering.

Pregnancy may shape your body image, study finds

For better or worse—or somewhere in between.

How to talk to kids about what’s happening in Israel and Gaza, according to experts

What to say when you have no idea what to say.

The meaningful reason more moms are keeping their placentas

Plus how—and why—to honor the incredible organ that’s too often treated like medical waste.

9 pregnancy warning signs to watch out for

Some pregnancy symptoms are normal, but others can turn into a sign of something more serious. Send this to all your pregnant friends, stat.