Health

Jenna Dewan says being a working mom with postpartum anxiety was ‘really difficult’

In a new interview, Jenna Dewan talks about her struggles when she was a first-time mom.

It’s science: Your blood pressure *before* you get pregnant could determine your baby’s sex

It's not just chromosomes that help determine whether you're having a boy or girl.

There’s a nationwide carrot recall over possible salmonella contamination

Check your fridge, mama.

Emmy Rossum shares first photo of baby girl to help promote COVID vaccine awareness

Vaccinated while pregnant, Rossum delivered a healthy baby girl who now has antibodies that will help her fight off future infections, should they occur.

COVID-19: What pregnant + breastfeeding moms need to know

We've answered some of your top questions.

Meet the mom + refugee track star competing at her second Olympics

Since competing for the Refugee Olympic Team at Rio in 2016, Anjelina Nadai Lohalith became a mother. Now, she's ready for another chance to compete on the world's biggest stage.

Science proves that gray hair is reversible—you read that right

It's all about reducing stress.

“Forever chemicals” can be found in breast milk, but you can limit your exposure right now

We encounter toxins in our environment every day. Knowing where they exist and how to avoid them is one way to lessen the worry we may have about how they affect us, especially when trying to conceive, pregnant or nursing a baby.

A pill for PPD has been fast-tracked for FDA authorization

Zuranolone could be a game-changer for those with PPD.

It’s science: This is why many postpartum moms don’t feel like having sex

It's normal to have a low sex drive postpartum.

New guidelines for infants with fevers: Here’s what parents need to know

The American Academy of Pediatrics just published the first official guidelines to help doctors determine whether to keep an infant in the hospital or monitor them at home.

Here’s everything we know about COVID-19 and kids

We'll continue to keep this updated as new guidelines emerge.

Confused about mask guidelines for unvaccinated kids? These tweets will make you feel seen

The lack of federal guidance for vaccinated parents with unvaccinated kids has a lot of moms and dads talking on Twitter.

The magic of a month of rest: How a Chinese tradition can help postpartum mothers today

According to the ancient practice of “sitting the month,” there are 4 keys to healing after birth.

An alarming number of women are mistreated while giving birth, says study

This is NOT okay.

Johnson & Johnson recalls popular Neutrogena, Aveeno sunscreens

The company issued a voluntary recall after finding a cancer-causing chemical in sunscreen samples.

10 crucial rules for visiting a newborn

When visiting a newborn, remember, it's about them, not you

Dear mama, you should not be an afterthought after giving birth

This post is going viral for stating that the 6-week postpartum checkup isn't enough. Here's what we should be doing.

The 17 best period panties to save your pants, sheets and peace of mind

And they're not just for periods, mama.

These children are most at risk of drowning, according to new report

Here's what you need to know to keep your little one safe, mama.