Women’s Health

Is it safe to get a tattoo while breastfeeding? Here’s what you should know

Even if you decide to get inked while breastfeeding, many tattoo parlors may discourage it to avoid liability.

Both women and men can benefit from acupuncture when trying to conceive

Experts share how acupuncture can help cue your body for fertility.

This viral TikTok shows you exactly how period cups work (and why they can’t get lost!)

When it comes to period care, I’m a total period cup convert.…

Ectopic pregnancy: Signs to watch out for before your first prenatal appointment

This potentially life-threatening condition can happen to anyone.

How likely is it to get a blood clot from birth control? Here’s what we know

Hailey Bieber says birth control contributed to her recent mini-stroke.

I had an abortion at 21. I have never wanted to tell my story—until now

This isn’t how I wanted to put this story into the world. But after Roe v. Wade was overturned, I need people to understand.

To the woman deciding what to do after a traumatic pregnancy or birth

"I know how tremendously isolating this experience is and how many judgements, questions or opinions you have faced and will face."

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade—what happens now?

The U.S. Supreme Court has officially voted on the future of Roe v. Wade.

Here’s why we need an expanded definition of infertility

Fertility care often leaves out LGBTQ+ people and single women. An expert shares how to make it more inclusive.

My secret to parenting with borderline personality disorder

If you need support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline…

It’s time to address the lack of maternal mental health resources for AAPI moms

"We must do more to support Asian moms."

The majority of women who seek abortions are already mothers

The latest CDC data show that 60% of abortion patients already have one child.

Yes, there’s a national tampon shortage—here’s what you need to know

Tampons are getting more expensive AND harder to find.

I’m a therapist and I didn’t connect to my baby at first, until I did this.

My key into motherhood was music and singing.

3 lessons I’ve learned raising 3 sets of twins

A mom of seven shares how she manages stress and stays present for each of her children.

What’s it like to be pregnant and chronically ill?

"For me, it’s meant the risk of long-term immobility because my Symphis Pubis is at risk of rupture and I can no longer walk. It means another four and a half months minimum of immobility to go. If the SP ruptures it could mean further more extreme long term disability, loss of mobility, incontinence and need for surgical intervention."

Everything you need to know about getting pregnant

Ready to make a baby? Here’s where to start.

To the mama struggling to be a parent with depression and anxiety

I see you dropping your child off at school, still in your pajamas, a beanie hat on your head to cover up the fact you hadn’t brushed your hair yet this morning.

How to know when anxiety, depression and fatigue are symptoms of physical conditions

Too many doctors are dismissing symptoms of chronic illness as women’s mental health concerns. Here’s how to tell the difference and become your own health advocate.

Which birth control is the best at preventing pregnancy?

Here are your chances of getting pregnant on 13 different types of contraception.