Health & Wellness

Diabetes drug in fathers could raise risk of birth defects in babies

While more research is needed, the new study highlights the fact that men’s health before conception matters, too.

The pain of watching your parent’s health decline when you’re a mom is brutal—and you aren’t alone

If you too are part of the “the sandwich generation”, if you have lost a parent, if you are watching a parent die, if you are seeing a loved one’s health decline, you aren’t alone. 

Advanced maternal age: No, nothing happens to your eggs the day you turn 35

Here’s why being considered ‘advanced maternal age’ isn’t such a bad thing.

Could a real, actual male birth control pill be in our future?

This seems promising: A new animal study showed a non-hormonal male contraceptive was 99% effective.

5 Pilates moves that are safe for postpartum

The right moves can boost circulation and promote healing after birth.

An overlooked tool in pregnancy and birth? Breathwork

Let’s get back to the inhale, exhale, mama.

Alex Elle on generational healing and community care

Author, breathwork coach and podcast host Alex Elle joins Liz on the Motherly Podcast to talk about her journey with IVF and her idea of self care as community care.

How to be a good mom: Ditch perfectionism and embrace being ‘good enough’

Your child needs you—a healthy version of you—not a perfect you.

8 signs of stress in children—and when to seek expert help

How do you separate normal kid adjustment behavior from something more significant? Here's how to tell when extra support may be needed.

Can you get pregnant on your period?

Sorry to break it to you, but yes. Here’s how it can—and does—happen.

5 ways to help strengthen kids’ immune system this cold & flu season

5 ways to help strengthen kids’ immune system this cold & flu…

Dreading pregnancy or childbirth? It may be tokophobia 

Fear of giving birth can exist on a spectrum, but tokophobia is a rare, severe form. It may cause some women to elect for a C-section or avoid pregnancy altogether.

5 things to do when your child is diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) 

Actionable advice from a mama who has been there, too.

It’s Science: Sharing saliva shapes babies’ and toddlers’ understanding of close relationships

All those slobbery kisses? Just another way babies learn.

Dear disabled mom: You’re doing a great job

It’s hard to take care of your littles when you can hardly take care of yourself. But guess what disabled mama? You’re doing a great job. 

It’s science: How you use social media may be associated with your parenting style

Whether you share your kid’s photos on social media may relate to how you parent.

Pressured to lose weight before fertility treatments? One study shows it’s not necessary

Losing weight doesn’t improve fertility in some women, research shows.

8 things to know about egg freezing, from a fertility specialist

An expert answers all your questions about when to freeze your eggs, cost, success rates and more.

The new mama’s guide to pregnancy symptoms

An exhaustive list of signs and symptoms you might experience (including some you probably didn’t know about).

Do I need to give my baby vitamins? A dietitian shares what you need to know

Your infant gets most of what they need from breastmilk or formula—but there are a few important exceptions.