Anne-Marie Gambelin

A new gene identified for endometriosis may lead to a more effective and less invasive way to treat it

The findings shed light on a highly common but poorly understood disease.

It’s science: A major factor in child development? The mother’s mindset.

Your own growth mindset can protect your kids—even babies—from stress.

Gingivitis in pregnancy can pose a risk to your newborn

But keeping up with your dental health during pregnancy can mitigate that risk.

Pregnant women respond to Covid differently, depending on the sex of their baby

Having a boy, mama? Read this.

Where does the placenta come from? We didn’t know either

The placenta is a fascinating organ you probably know little to nothing about.

Gestational diabetes may not be linked to pregnancy weight gain, study says

Gaining weight during pregnancy can be normal and healthy, and knowing this might lower your anxiety, mama.

It’s Science: Autoimmune disease occurs in way more women than men. Here’s why

Autoimmunity may be an unfortunate by-product of the complex immune response women need to get pregnant.

What I didn’t know about CBD for sex (but I’m so glad I do now)

Just like caffeine can be the elixir that helps you start your day, CBD can be the one that helps you finish it.

It’s Science: Chewing gum after a C-section can help you leave the hospital sooner

We'll take all the help we can get with that first postpartum poop.

It’s science: Here’s why a coffee nap can be self-care for you, mama

Both sleep and caffeine work together to maximize alertness.

Fatigue, hot flashes, insomnia—could it be perimenopause, or is it your thyroid?

35% of women between the ages of 35 and 52 are experiencing perimenopause—and 35% of them also have a thyroid condition. Learning the differences between the two is vital.

It’s Science: *Not* having postpartum sex is a sign of a great relationship

The more supportive your partner is while you are pregnant, the less sex you might have postpartum.