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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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5 myths about postpartum sex every new mom should know

If I have learned anything following the birth of my son, it is that patience, time and honest communication will make difficult things a little easier.

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Experts warn that acetaminophen is NOT considered safe in pregnancy

An international group of experts warn that the risks to the developing fetus may include reproductive and behavioral disorders.

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Sex after baby: How to reconnect with your partner

Women reported having less sex in our 2021 State of Motherhood survey, so let's do something about it.

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Fatigue, hot flashes, insomnia—could it be perimenopause, or is it your thyroid?

35% of women between the ages of 35 and 52 are experiencing perimenopause—and 35% of them also have a thyroid condition. Learning the differences between the two is vital.

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What no one tells you about your post-baby period

The return of your menstrual cycle after birth isn't just back to business as usual.

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Boost your milk supply naturally with these 8 helpful tips

If you're struggling with lactation, don't worry, mama, these tips to increase your breast milk supply should help.

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Yes, it’s possible to get pregnant again soon after giving birth

Morgan Stewart recently announced that she's pregnant with her second child less than 7 months after giving birth to her first. Here's what you need to know about having kids so close together.

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It’s Science: This is the best time to shower if you want to fall asleep faster

According to recent research, treating bathing as a nighttime ritual can help exhausted moms get the quality sleep they need.

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8 signs of ovulation: How to find your most fertile days

How do you know when your fertile days are? By charting your cycles and watching for signs of ovulation.

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This mama reminds us that becoming a mother is the birth of a human AND a new woman

"You go from the highest your hormones will ever be in your life to the lowest all in one swift moment."

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“Forever chemicals” can be found in breast milk, but you can limit your exposure right now

We encounter toxins in our environment every day. Knowing where they exist and how to avoid them is one way to lessen the worry we may have about how they affect us, especially when trying to conceive, pregnant or nursing a baby.

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The magic of a month of rest: How a Chinese tradition can help postpartum mothers today

According to the ancient practice of “sitting the month,” there are 4 keys to healing after birth.

How does birth control affect your fertility?

If you're trying to get pregnant after taking birth control, don't worry, mama.

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Postpartum recovery is about so much more than weight loss

What if you could take a step back and figure out how to redefine new motherhood without focusing on weight loss postpartum? What if you took dieting out of the equation? How cou you best support yourself and be kind to yourself during this vulnerable time of transition in postpartum?

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