Sydni Ellis

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6 signs it’s time to talk to your doctor about your period symptoms

Experts share the red flags to look for when it comes to your menstrual cycle.

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

mother exercising postpartum with baby

Postpartum exercise guidelines are changing–here’s why some OBGYNs recommend waiting 12 weeks after birth to workout

It’s all about protecting your pelvic floor.

Fitness, Postpartum

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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Is it safe to get a tattoo while breastfeeding? Here’s what you should know

Even if you decide to get inked while breastfeeding, many tattoo parlors may discourage it to avoid liability.

Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Women's Health

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Ectopic pregnancy: Signs to watch out for before your first prenatal appointment

This potentially life-threatening condition can happen to anyone.

Women's Health, Miscarriage & Loss

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How likely is it to get a blood clot from birth control? Here’s what we know

Hailey Bieber says birth control contributed to her recent mini-stroke.

Women's Health, Celebrity News, Fertility Prep More

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Which birth control is the best at preventing pregnancy?

Here are your chances of getting pregnant on 13 different types of contraception.

mother and father holding newborn baby at home - signs of postpartum depression

Spotting postpartum depression can be difficult. Here’s why you should enlist your partner’s help

Coming up with a plan together before PPD arises could help you get the care you need sooner.

Postpartum, Mental Health

low libido: pregnant woman in kitchen with partner

Low libido during pregnancy? Science says it’s totally normal

One mom’s experience—plus what an OB-GYN and fertility specialist wants you to know about libido during pregnancy, trimester by trimester.

Life, Health & Wellness, Marriage & Partnerships, Pregnancy, Relationships, Third Trimester, Women's Health

epidural in labor: pregnant woman in hospital talking to doula

My epidural worked too well—here’s what I wish I knew

I had a panic attack while in labor, but now I know what to ask for next time.

Women's Health, Birth Stories

woman holding two positive pregnancy tests in open palm

The surprising history of home pregnancy tests

From peeing on barley to injecting innocent rabbits, pregnancy tests have come a long way, baby.

Pregnancy, Fertility Prep More, Getting Pregnant, Health & Wellness, Journey, Life, Pre-Pregnancy Shopping Guides, Pregnancy Products, Women's Health

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Is it implantation bleeding or your period? Here’s how to tell the difference

Some women have light spotting that signals pregnancy—even before a positive test.

Pregnancy, Fertility Prep More, Getting Pregnant, Journey