Women’s Health

Should I try to get pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic?

Good news. You don't necessarily have to change your plans.

My advice for the first year of motherhood? Honor your emotions

It may feel like a roller coaster, but it sure is a fun ride.

These stories of mothers reunited with babies born during COVID-19 will make you ????

These mamas + babies are living miracles.

I mourn the pregnancy experience I could have had

I miss the feeling of warm hugs from loved ones. I miss having friends and family members marvel at my growing belly. I miss having the shared emotional experience of pregnancy with other women.

5 expert tips for healing your pelvic floor from birth (without leaving home)

The good news is that there are things to do from home to assist you in your physical rehabilitation from birth.

Mastitis vs thrush: What they are and how to treat them

We all have unique breastfeeding journeys and unexpected problems can pop up along the way.

11 migraine-relief products that *actually* help

We've scoured the Internet to find what will work best when you're in pain.

How to combat postpartum depression and anxiety during COVID-19

7 expert ways to start to feel better

Female leaders are winning the COVID-19 wars

Jacinda Ardern's coronavirus response might eliminate COVID-19 in New Zealand.

Take our quick survey to tell the world what it’s like to be a mother during COVID-19

How has this changed your life?

Pregnant women about to give birth need COVID-19 testing

As many as 1 in 8 moms are asymptomatic.

Can you breastfeed after weaning, adopting or using a surrogate?

The short answer: Yes.

Mothers don’t want to just go back to ‘normal’—they want better

85% of mothers do not believe that our society does a good job supporting them—and that statistic is from when we were just living normal life.

Black women will suffer the most if forced to give birth alone

For black mothers, the need for support during birth is even greater. Black women are 2.5 times more likely to die in childbirth than white women—at least in part because of institutional racism.

Mothering during coronavirus is the ultimate test—but you’re already succeeding

Mama, you were made for this moment.

Groundbreaking fertility procedure helps cancer survivor give birth

Doctors went into action using a process called in vitro maturation (IVM) to retrieve those eggs and mature them in a lab.

How much water should a pregnant woman drink?

6 tips that will help you stay hydrated all pregnancy long.

14 ways to *really* help a new mom

As a society, we still have a lot of work to do when it comes to supporting new mothers, so it's normal to feel a bit at a loss.

Giving birth under general anesthesia increases your odds of getting PPD by 54%

This research underscores the importance of postpartum support for mothers.

Show yourself a little self-care during your pregnancy

Because Mama deserves some love, too