Women’s Health

New report shows women are far more likely to be minimized and misdiagnosed by healthcare providers

A new poll from Gallup and Pivotal reveals that over half of women aren't happy with how they've been treated by providers. And it’s impacting more than how we feel.

‘I need an app’ and 5 other protein myths moms can stop believing

Protein is everywhere right now, and the advice aimed at women is a mess. A nutritionist sorts the hype from what actually matters.

Want to improve maternal health? This handy voting guide will help you pick the best candidate this November

Chamber of Mothers and Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America built a free tool that puts your state's maternal health data next to the candidates on your 2026 ballot.

Actress Chloe Bridges and Dr. Charis Chambers on what moms need to know to help protect their baby against RSV infection

In a candid conversation on The Motherly Podcast, Chloe and Dr. Chambers get real about the challenging transition into motherhood, learning to ask for (and accept) help, and what every expecting mom should know about helping protect their newborn from RSV infection.

Gabrielle Union started perimenopause in her 30s. Here’s what she wants you to know

We recently had a chance to chat with Union-Wade about all things menopause, from how she’s managed to parenting through it.

Maternal deaths are mostly preventable, and voters across the aisle agree on the fix

A new national poll from the bipartisan campaign Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America found that more than 80% of voters back nearly every solution on the table.

Why your workout is doing more for your brain than your body

A counselor explains the mental benefits of exercise, and why one workout changes your brain before it changes your body.

The nighttime trick a doctor uses to fall asleep fast (it’s not melatonin)

Lifestyle factors and daily habits leave the nervous system revved up with nowhere to go. "The good part," Agarwal said, "is those are a lot more easily corrected."

The motherhood penalty is costing women more than just playing time

Women in sport at every level — recreational, competitive, elite — face structural barriers that have less to do with ability or interest and everything to do with the systems built around them.

The personal safety skill every woman already has — and needs to pass on to her daughter

Kelly Sayre has spent nearly a decade teaching women that the most powerful safety tool they have isn't in their purse. It's already working.

I tested the only FDA-approved OTC bladder leak solution at trampoline class. It passed.

One in three women experience urinary incontinence postpartum. Most just live with it. They don't have to.

PCOS has a new name. It’s about time.

This month, after more than a decade of advocacy and input from over 14,000 patients and health professionals, polycystic ovary syndrome officially got a new name.

If you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, there’s a name for what you’re feeling

We hand new mothers a narrative about the happiest time of their lives, and then act baffled when they feel alone in ways they can't explain

A neuroscientist explains how to finally quiet mom guilt

A leading neuroscientist explains why that relentless voice isn't your fault—and what you can actually do about it.

What skincare actually matters in your 20s and 30s, according to an esthetician

An expert breaks down what’s worth your time, money, and energy — and what isn’t.

The 5-minute reset a PT recommends for every new mom’s wrecked back–and how to protect yourself long term

The hunching, the one-hip carry, the floor-to-standing with a baby. Here’s what’s actually happening—and what helps.

Mom brain isn’t a joke. It’s the first data point nobody’s collecting.

I want to tell you about a moment I had when my…

Nearly 1 in 4 pregnant women are skipping early prenatal care. A veteran nurse explains why that should worry all of us.

For years, the numbers were moving in the right direction. More pregnant…

Your colonoscopy could save your life—here’s how to make it easier

When I got the call that my 65-year-old father was in the…

How to give yourself the grace you offer everyone else

You show up with compassion for everyone in your life. This is a gentle, practical plan to extend the same care to yourself, even on the busiest days.