Posts by Jessica D’Argenio Waller, MS, CNS, LDN, Author at Motherly
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Jessica D’Argenio Waller, MS, CNS, LDN

Jessica D’Argenio Waller, MS, CNS, LDN, is Motherly’s Editorial Director and a licensed and board-certified clinical nutritionist with a focus on women’s health. Jessica received her bachelor's degree in Economics and Art History from McGill University and holds a Masters of Science degree in Integrative Nutrition and Herbal Medicine from Maryland University of Integrative Health. She has an advanced certification for personalized nutrition from the Board of Certified Nutrition Specialists. In addition to directing content and editorial strategy for Motherly, Jessica’s health and wellness writing has been published in Well + Good, Verywell Health, Brit + Co., Scary Mommy, Girls’ Life magazine, and The Beet. A mom of two, she’s passionate about finding new recipes for healthyish comfort foods her kids will actually eat, sustainable fashion, and the NYT crossword.

mom and daughter talking at cafe on green background - neffy nasal spray for allergic reactions

FDA approves first-ever nasal spray for life-threatening allergies

Neffy is the first epinephrine product that’s needle-free.

Updated Aug. 09, 2024
mom and toddler girl reading books together - questions to ask kids about books

10 casual questions to ask when reading books with your kids

Fostering reading comprehension doesn’t have to be formal.

Updated Aug. 05, 2024
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It’s UTI season. Here’s what that means for your vaginal microbiome

Should you try a vaginal probiotic? Ara Katz of Seed Health shares tips on preventing infections before they start.

Updated Aug. 08, 2024
Allyson Felix on teal background for Breastfeeding Awareness Month

When it comes to breastfeeding, Allyson Felix wants moms to know you can’t do it alone

The record-setting Olympian is championing the power of teamwork.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
Sloane Stephens opens up about freezing her eggs

Tennis star Sloane Stephens wants pro athletes to be able to freeze their eggs without impacts on their rankings

As the only elite-level tennis player who has been open about freezing her eggs, Stephens is championing reproductive health education in the professional sports world.

Updated Jun. 13, 2024
Shoko Fujiwara on coral background

Meet the mom changing the script on working motherhood in Japan

Shoko Fujiwara wants women to live life the way they want to.

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
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Today is ‘Register a Mom to Vote Day’: And it couldn’t be easier

Ready to vote like a mother? "Everyone wins when mothers are supported," says the co-founder and CEO of Chamber of Mothers.

Updated Jun. 04, 2024
pregnant woman maternity photoshoot in front of flower wall

Planning your maternity photoshoot? A celeb photographer shares her best tips

Beka Price, Utah's top maternity and newborn photographer, shares her expert tips for planning an unforgettable maternity photoshoot. Get invaluable advice from the photographer trusted by celebrities like Mykayla Skinner and Pharaoh Brown.

Updated May. 31, 2024
blue tampon applicators and tampons on pink shag rug

Are girls’ periods starting earlier? Study says yes

A new large-scale study found that the age at which girls start menstruating is getting younger—and cycles are taking longer to become regular.

Updated May. 31, 2024
woman taking Opill birth control

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.

Updated May. 15, 2024
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