Health

It took until week 27 for my bleeding during pregnancy to resolve, but my son is perfect

Although pregnancy spotting shouldn't be ignored, it isn’t always a major cause for concern, experts note.

What is an ovarian cyst?

Hailey Bieber shares she has an ovarian cyst ‘the size of an apple.' Here's what to know about symptoms and complications.

Katie Couric gifts a year’s supply of free formula to 111 new moms with breast cancer

More than 3.8 million women in the US are dealing with breast cancer.

My daughter died of loneliness. I’m on a mission to prevent other families from experiencing this grief

Chronic loneliness is a silent killer; it’s time that the conversation around it got louder.

Should my newborn get a vitamin K shot and erythromycin eye ointment?

Working on your birth plan? Here's what new parents need to know.

How to choose a guardian for your child: 7 questions to ask

We asked lawyers to share their best tips on choosing a legal guardian.

Should I freeze my eggs? What we can learn from Jennifer Aniston’s experience

Egg freezing isn't fertility insurance, but it can be a good option if you want to give yourself a little more time.

Steve from ‘Blue’s Clues’ opens up about the real reason he left the show

“With me and you and my dog, Blue, we can do anything that we wanna do.”

Pediatrician Dr. Christina Johns on health and safety tips—plus what to do in emergency situations

“We know that outcomes are good when there's early intervention.”

WHO now recommends all premature babies receive immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth

WHO research shows starting skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth has the potential to save up to 150,000 more lives each year.

How to create a postpartum confinement that fits into today’s world

Why this 2,000-year-old practice is still followed by modern mothers.

Terrifying video shows heroic officers saving the life of a newborn with RSV

The officers' lifesaving actions were captured by their body cameras.

CDC warns pregnant women to avoid any deli meat or cheese unless it is reheated

A listeria outbreak across several states has been identified in deli meats and cheeses but is not yet linked to a specific product. Here's what you need to know if you're pregnant.

A possible predictor for PPD identified in new research

The findings could help identify PPD early on and inform better treatments.

AAP recommends breastfeeding for at least 2 years. Here’s how to actually make that happen

Lactation consultants offer their best tips for reaching your extended breastfeeding goals.

Baby gut health is a powerful tool when it comes to allergies and eczema

By providing transparency into what is in their baby’s gut, parents can take action sooner and get to the root cause of the baby's gassiness, allergies and other chronic conditions.

Amy Schumer’s son hospitalized for RSV: ‘This was the hardest week of my life’

"Shout out to all the parents going through this right now."

Feeling divided between multiple kids? Here’s how yoga helped unite my family

I now feel like I can fully focus on whichever child I’m with, and I can even keep my mom guilt for missing the other one (mostly) at bay.

5 online therapy options that are ideal for busy moms

Research, book and attend therapy sessions, all from the comfort of your couch—maybe without even lining up childcare.

Try these 4 yoga poses to induce labor—safely

Ready to get things moving? Experts say these yoga poses can help.