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Women’s Health

Your health matters, mama! And Motherly is here for you with trusted information and resources about pregnancy, postpartum and more.

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Considering an HBAC? Here’s what experts want you to know

A home birth after cesarean (HBAC) can be a powerful way to reclaim your birth experience under the right circumstances.

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What to know about Zurzuvae, the new pill for PPD

The FDA has approved the first pill to treat postpartum depression.

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Lactation consultants should be covered by your insurance—this initiative is making sure it happens

The Lactation Network is working to fill the gap of breastfeeding parents who need more support.

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Scared of breastfeeding? An expert shares tips on overcoming common breastfeeding fears

Sometimes the pressure that we put on ourselves to succeed in our breastfeeding journey is heavy.

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Feeding our babies shouldn’t be this hard

Lactation care is a human right—and The Lactation Network is working to right the wrongs the lactation coverage gap creates for families.

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New blood test to predict preeclampsia receives FDA approval

Preeclampsia is estimated to affect 1 in 25 pregnancies in the US.

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5 ways marathon training helped prepare me for motherhood

Motherhood is a marathon.

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70% of women have experienced gaslighting in their fertility journey, survey shows

Medical gaslighting in fertility and reproductive care is all too common. Here’s how to navigate your next steps.

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Yes, you can skip the scale at the doctor’s office

Weight is a loaded topic—and it’s not necessarily correlated with health. As a doctor myself, here’s what I tell my patients.

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Do you need a Kegel trainer?

They might make Kegels more fun, but they're not right for everyone, our experts say.

Women's Health

What to know about air quality alerts and pregnancy

Air quality alerts aren’t to be ignored—especially if you’re pregnant.

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