Women’s Health

Epidurals during labor significantly decrease birth complications, according to new study

Epidurals can provide more than comfort and pain management when it comes to labor and delivery.

The U.S. maternal mortality rate is shockingly high—can improved midwife accessibility help?

The bleak maternal mortality rate in the US disproportionately affects Black women.

This dad helping his wife postpartum is going viral—and for good reason

Partners of postpartum moms, take note.

We need to talk about your postpartum pelvic health

A survey conducted by Origin found that 75% of women have dealt with 2 or more pelvic health symptoms, but 96% had not received a related diagnosis.

Patients cared for by female doctors have a lower risk of death, according to new research

Female physicians interrupt patients less, and spend more time with them.

Curious about taking Opill, the new OTC birth control pill? An expert answers our questions

The first-ever OTC birth control pill is now available online and in stores. Considering making the switch? Here’s what to know.

As women, we are all ‘hormonal’: It’s time to reclaim the narrative

Here’s how understanding your hormones can become your secret weapon.

When will we stop censoring pregnant and lactating bodies? 

This Times Square billboard featuring chef Molly Baz was deemed “inappropriate” and promptly removed.

Everything to know about the new breast cancer screening guidelines for women 40+

In light of rising breast cancer rates among younger women, the new guidelines impact women 40 and older.

Women should start getting mammograms at 40, new guidance says

But some say the new recommendation doesn't go far enough to protect women with dense breast tissue.

New study finds perimenopause is linked to a 40% greater risk of depression

"Our findings show just how significantly the mental health of perimenopausal women can suffer during this time."

I don’t need my barista to ask if I want more children

She doesn’t know what I am going through, and no woman should have to be continually put in a position to defend or explain her reproductive health with total strangers.

7 ways to lower blood pressure during pregnancy

No medications needed, just a couple of lifestyle changes.

Postpartum night sweats: Also known as your own private summer

Although annoying, postpartum night sweats are common and usually not a cause for alarm.

Your postpartum recovery kit: Feel your best after a C-section

Cesarean section mamas are absolute warriors.

Former Chiefs cheerleader’s death after stillbirth raises questions about maternal care

"Expecting somebody who's had a loss to go four weeks in between seeing their care providers… That's the same protocol that's done for a 23-year-old that's very healthy. It can't be a one-size-fits-all."

Pregnancy apps can help in the maternal mortality crisis. But surveys show they’re failing women

Pregnancy apps should be a lifeline—but they lack much-needed postpartum support.

5 important reasons to practice postpartum rest, according to a midwife

Know this: Treating the first 40 days after birth as sacred may help reduce postpartum depression.

These under-the-radar-issues are all too common during postpartum recovery

Pregnancy and childbirth can be an amazing experience for women, but it can also cause some intimate issues postpartum.

10 unexpected reasons new moms feel so tired—and what to do about it

1. Recovery from birth takes a long time