Health & Wellness

Self-care always matters—but especially during the holidays

Let’s have a little holiday pep talk, shall we?

Could this treatable infection be related to recurrent pregnancy loss?

A $50 test solved one couple’s infertility. Why aren’t more doctors looking for ureaplasma?

Gestational diabetes may not be linked to pregnancy weight gain, study says

Gaining weight during pregnancy can be normal and healthy, and knowing this might lower your anxiety, mama.

Is the Willow breast pump worth it?

The only thing that held me back was the price tag—but it's worth its weight in gold.

Here’s how to tell if you’re in perimenopause

An expert shares the signs and symptoms to look out for, plus how to find relief.

12 signs you might be having fertility struggles, according to experts

And what to do next.

There’s a scientific reason Grandmas love their grandkids so much

Research shows how grandmas' brains react to the sight of their grandkids.

Extended Breastfeeding: 13 Black Women On Why They Breastfed Beyond 1 Year

Extended breastfeeding happens in our community, too!

More than 1.5 million kids have received their first Covid vaccine

The pediatric vaccine rollout is off to a swift start.

Aveeno Baby’s new Eczema Equality campaign is the resource BIPOC parents need

Although Black babies are 1.7 times more likely to suffer from eczema, it's difficult to find resources that feature anything other than white skin. Until now.

How to navigate the 2021 holiday season—safely

It's our second pandemic Christmas, but things are a bit brighter this year.

8 ways to maintain mindful eating during the busy holiday season

Keep healthy habits going, even when you're overwhelmed.

5 ways to make peace with mom guilt and actually prioritize your self-care

Repeat after us: Self-care is not selfish.

Your guide to getting pregnant with IUI

Two midwives share everything you need to know about the fertility process.

It’s Science: Autoimmune disease occurs in way more women than men. Here’s why

Autoimmunity may be an unfortunate by-product of the complex immune response women need to get pregnant.

Side effects of the Covid vaccine for kids are generally mild

New research shows that the risk of getting myocarditis is greater from Covid infection than from the vaccine.

For these parents, getting their 5- to 11-year-olds vaccinated is a huge relief

Many parents say they're not hesitant about getting their 5-11-year-olds vaccinated against COVID.

HPV vaccine lowers cervical cancer rate by whopping 87%, study finds

Cervical cancer rates were 87% lower in women offered vaccination against human papillomavirus (#HPV) between ages 12-13 than in previous generations, an English study confirms.

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Parents can schedule vaccine appointments for kids 5-11 online now

Both CVS and Walgreens are now offering online scheduling for COVID vaccines for kids 5-11.