Health & Wellness

#Winemom culture is about SO much more than wine—and we need to talk about it

I realized that, for better or worse, joking about being a wine mom is a palatable code for saying "this is hard." That feeling is one just about every parent experiences, often on a daily basis—but it can still be hard to admit, lest we be accused of not appreciating motherhood enough.

It’s possible to thrive in parenthood as an introvert—here’s how

Are you an introvert or an extrovert, mama?

Newborns need care, but so do new mamas

I matter too. I am a person too. I am valuable. I am the baby's whole world so I need to be seen so I don't lose myself.

Self-care can’t fix parental burnout, but redefining motherhood can

Parents need help, and we need to take back the definition of what makes a "good" parent.

Mama, having someone to vent to is important to your health (and your baby’s)

The power of having a village is real.

Maternal mortality is a problem — and Serena Williams is investing to solve it

"I believe that it is absolutely critical right now to invest in solutions that help protect the lives of moms and babies," says Williams.

Moms aren’t naturally better at multitasking—they just have no choice

By painting women as great multitaskers who are naturally wired to "do it all," society let itself off the hook when it comes to supporting moms. And that's not okay.

6 important reasons why moms need to (unapologetically) prioritize their sleep

3. Because skipping sleep doesn't make more time.

This teacher’s viral photo proves we all have ‘baggage’ (and that’s okay)

You never know what someone else is going through.

Pete Buttigieg’s mental health plan comes as mothers are dying by overdose + suicide

Buttigieg thinks he can "prevent 1 million deaths of despair by 2028" by giving Americans more access to mental health and addictions services.

Doulas are not welcome with this OBGYN—and it is wrong on so many levels

My concern is with the culture that got us here.

It’s science: How your child’s social skills set the stage for success

Achievement is driven by both cognitive ability and non-cognitive characteristics, like emotion regulation.

Singing can relieve postpartum depression, says study

Women in both groups reported an improvement of their symptoms, but women in the singing group responded at a significantly quicker rate.

It’s science: Breast milk can provide surprising health benefits for life, mama

Scientists now believe that maternal exposure to pathogens prior to pregnancy can influence infant health and permanently alter offspring immunity by programming their immune system.

Brooklyn Decker shares the struggle of postpartum workouts—because it really is that hard

We're here for you in solidarity, mama!

The (very good) reason why so many people insist on telling pregnant women how hard parenting is

Giving unsolicited advice is just one parent's attempt to help another parent avoid the challenges they went through.

New moms spend 1,400 hours a year worrying about babies’ health, poll says

Whether you're in the midst of caring for an infant or that scary-wonderful time is years behind you, you're probably nodding to yourself right now, thinking, "Is that all?"

Shawn Johnson East opens up about the anxiety she felt during her recent anatomy scan

It sparked an important conversation about Down Syndrome and what it truly means to have a "healthy baby."

Fertility diet: Changes to make to your diet to help you get ready for baby

This diet cleanse might help you conceive.

What I wish someone had told me about weaning

I felt prepared for breastfeeding. But there was one area where my breastfeeding education was sorely lacking: weaning.