Jessica D'Argenio Waller, MS, CNS, LDN

Jessica D’Argenio Waller is Motherly’s Health & Wellness Senior Editor. She is a board-certified and licensed holistic nutritionist and herbalist with a focus on women’s health. With more than a decade of experience in digital and print media, Jessica is passionate about translating complex scientific research into clear and actionable information. Instagram LinkedIn Website

Child

CDC ends quarantine recommendations for schools

Children's Health

Heavy metal toxins abound in homemade baby food, too, report finds

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

This amazing video of the breast milk letdown reflex is going viral—and it’s a must-watch

Adult

Having young kids might protect you from severe Covid, study shows

Children's Health

9 facts parents need to know about parechovirus in newborns

Health & Wellness

Abortion bans could have unintended consequences for fertility treatments like IVF

Women's Health

Could at-home ultrasounds soon be part of prenatal care?

Children's Health

The one thing your child needs to get ready for kindergarten? More sleep, says AAP

Baby Health

Colicky baby? Try this mesmerizing TikTok hack

Covid

Everything parents need to know about the BA.5 subvariant

Women's Health

Is a D&C considered an abortion?

Women's Health

This TikTok perfectly sums up the controversy over menstrual leave in the workplace

News

Men are requesting vasectomies in record numbers after Roe ruling

Celebrity News

Lauren Conrad opens up about the ectopic pregnancy she had 6 years ago

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

AAP now recommends breastfeeding beyond age 2 due to benefits for both baby and mother

Children's Health

CMV is a highly common cause of birth defects—but you’ve probably never heard of it

Baby Sleep Tips

AAP releases new 2022 safe sleep guidelines: Here’s what parents and caregivers need to know

Child

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids under 5? We’ve got answers

Women's Health

The majority of women who seek abortions are already mothers

Mental Health

988 is the mental health version of 911, and it’s launching in July

Mental Health

Forced pregnancy impacts mental health. Here’s how

News

This is not a drill: You’ll soon be able to mark texts as unread

Children's Health

Try these natural remedies to soothe seasonal allergies in kids

Getting Pregnant

Everything you need to know about getting pregnant

It's Science

Science confirms having more than two kids can be hard on your brain

Children's Health

Gun violence is the leading cause of death in children. How can we talk about anything else?

News

First confirmed death due to monkeypox: What parents need to know

Safety

Ice cream, candy and some snack boxes are now included in the Jif peanut butter recall

Women's Health

It’s science: Probiotics in early pregnancy may reduce morning sickness

Baby Health

AAP warns parents against using DIY infant formula

Children's Health

The White House underscores the seriousness of the formula shortage: “A critically important issue”

Women's Health

According to data, there’s a sweet spot for when your sex life returns after kids