Health

How to create a safe space with your teen

Think of suicide prevention as not just talking about the subject of suicide but creating an ongoing environment of open and honest communication at home.

We should stop discarding placentas after birth, scientists say

We’re missing a major research opportunity: The placenta can tell us a lot about the health of both mom and baby.

A mother’s journey after loss

Through ISF, I’ve been able to honor Isabella’s legacy by supporting other families, raising awareness and advancing treatment options and research for rare pediatric cancers.

Doctors told me I wasn’t ‘healthy enough’ to get pregnant again. Here’s what I did next

HGTV star Jasmine Roth opens up to Motherly about experiencing secondary infertility, advocating for herself and trusting her body again.

When my youngest daughter was in the NICU, I felt like I was failing both of my kids

My mom guilt was strong.

Back-to-school can be hard on parents, too

An expert shares what to do to protect your own mental health during this busy time.

Fellow moms come to viral ‘donut mom’s’ defense when she chose to give her toddler donuts

Let’s stop with the mom shaming already, guys.

Whooping cough cases are double what they were last year, CDC says

Infants under 12 months and pregnant people are particularly vulnerable. A pediatric infectious disease specialist shares what you need to know.

8 essential questions to ask at your third trimester appointments

An OB-GYN and clinical researcher shares what to know about maternal vaccination in the third trimester and birth plans as you get ready for labor.

Mandy Moore opens up about her fertility experience: ‘My journey to motherhood was not linear’

Now pregnant with her third child—a daughter!—the actor, singer and mother is getting vocal about women’s health research in partnership with Perelel.

Watch how this easy sensory activity takes nature walks to a whole new level

PSA: Always pack a roll of tape.

Selma Blair says doctors suggested she ‘get a boyfriend’ before MS diagnosis

The actress opened up about the "medical trauma" she still carries.

The Surgeon General’s advisory is a wakeup call: Here’s how you can get involved to push for parental well-being

Because motherhood is activism.

What if we didn’t have to dread menopause?

Thoughts on changing the narrative.

Do you have postpartum depletion? Here’s how to tell

It’s difficult to support a new life around the clock when you’re not thriving yourself.

Normalizing maternal exhaustion hid my real problem: Chronic illness

How many mothers, like me, have an underlying health issue that is being ignored and dismissed?

Here’s how I’m preparing for my kids’ sick days this year

When those first few sniffles start, I’ll be ready.

Curious about neffy, the nasal spray alternative to an EpiPen? Here’s what experts want you to know

The next question is: Will allergists prescribe it?

American mom gives birth in Japan and the amenities are jaw-dropping

Did we mention the facials?

If you’re being told to ‘watch and wait’ on your child’s health issues, here’s what you can do

Every parent deserves access to expert insights into the needs of their child, just as every child deserves access to the help they need to thrive.