Women’s Health

An OB/GYN answers the 10 top questions women want to ask about fertility—but don’t

8. How soon can I find out if I am pregnant?

Anne-Marie Slaughter on the mental load of motherhood and why we need to be doing less

The cultural shift that brought women into the workplace didn't shift the load we were already carrying, but added to it.

My sister is pregnant—and I promise not to give her unsolicited advice

My sister has already had a much different pregnancy than I did, and everything else is different, too—from her marriage to her work situation, and I'm sure her baby will be different than mine too.

How pregnant women can reduce the effects of ‘baby brain’

Maintain good sleep hygiene.

True life: I Googled ‘morning sickness forever?’ at the beginning of my pregnancy

I try carrots; I try broth, chicken; spoonfuls of nut butters; toast; potatoes; beets. It doesn't matter. Every morning, I dry heave or throw up. There is only one cure: the end of this trimester.

Separation anxiety is real—but it’s also fleeting

One day they won’t need me so much, and I’ll be free. But one day, they won’t need me so much, and I’ll be quite lost.

Having a miscarriage left me feeling heartbroken—and still pregnant

I just wished the world around me would stop and give me a moment to catch my breath.

The Preventing Maternal Deaths Act is signed into law 👏

This could save new mothers' lives.

What mamas need to know about the Kotex tampon recall

Discover what every mama needs to know about the Kotex tampon recall to keep your family safe and informed.

The Gift Of a Pee-Free Laugh

Icon Undies are the pee-proof underwear every new mom needs.

5 tips on how to manage hyperemesis gravidarum

Remind yourself over and over that this can only last nine months and that it's not your fault or choice.

If you want better sleep, prioritizing sex could be the answer

Is this the key to a great night's rest? 😴

You no longer have to delay early pushing during labor, says new study

The study of 2,400 first-time mothers found there was no difference in eventual C-section rates between women who pushed early or waited an hour.

Why First Time Moms Shouldn’t Wait to Push

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Breast health checklist: 10 essential facts every woman should know

3. It's possible to reduce your risk of breast cancer.

The HPV vaccine is now approved for adults 27 through 45

The approval could be a game-changer for women's health.

Ayesha Curry is recovering from thyroid surgery at three months postpartum

Her tough pregnancy and thyroid issues are likely linked.

Brett Kavanaugh’s advancement is a turning point for many moms

Some feel anger, or fear but there is this other thing, too. Action.

5 powerful ways to support survivors of sexual assault

Because help is needed right now.

61% of moms say they were ‘afraid or nervous’ their first time having sex postpartum, says survey

But 73% of moms report enjoying postpartum sex, with almost a quarter saying the quality is better than before they had the baby.