Health & Wellness

Yoga poses for labor

5 poses you might want to strike when baby’s bearing down.

Mom shares how having 4 babies resulted in a jaw-dropping $4 million hospital bill

Each baby required a stay in the NICU, with the mom of four receiving a staggering healthcare bill upon their return home.

16 very early pregnancy symptoms—before a positive test

Here's what happens first.

8 natural C-section recovery tips to help you feel better fast

These tips can help you heal faster, naturally.

What to expect during a C-section: 27 things I wish I’d known

3. Each day gets a little bit better.

Lawmakers urge recall of Fisher-Price rockers linked to infant death

14 infants have died associated with the rockers since 2009.

Supreme court hears arguments against abortion medication mifepristone—what you need to know

Abortion providers responded to today's oral arguments by emphasizing the safety and effectiveness of mifepristone.

Confident moms raise confident kids, says an author and expert

Lydia Fenet shares her top 3 tips to raising confident kids.

Redditors claim Ozempic helped them get pregnant—and some doctors agree

Women with PCOS are getting pregnant after struggling with infertility for years.

5 evidence-backed ways to prevent perineal tears during birth

Recent research has changed the way we think about perineal tears and episiotomies.

The unexpected perks of having a NICU baby (and a few realistic cons)

Lessons learned from a mom who’s been there—twice.

This is what moms get wrong about self-care, according to a therapist

Hint: Self-care isn’t about “fixing” yourself, it’s about honoring your needs.

The ‘cozy sculpt’ fitness trend is IDEAL for moms

Celebrity trainer and founder of The Sculpt Society, Megan Roup, shares how to make it part of your own routine.

Woman says patients dealing with pregnancy loss should have a separate waiting room at OB/GYN

"I don't find placing us next to each other to get blood work is the best approach that is kind and empathetic"

High on motherhood: The rise of the ‘Cannamoms’

More moms are using cannabis as a tool to cope with the stresses of modern motherhood. Here’s what the cannabis-curious need to know.

As an OB-GYN, this is what I wish I had known before freezing my eggs

Now I always advise my patients about these four tips.

Want to have more sex after kids? Try these 3 strategies

Time to get creative.

Researchers find a little childhood independence can reduce kids’ anxiety

“We are seeing results equal to much longer therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or medication.”

Can breastfeeding protect you against a future heart attack?

Breastfeeding is as much about your health as it is about your newborn’s. That surprising truth often goes unsaid.

What to expect when you meet with a lactation consultant

I’ve provided lactation care to thousands of families: Here’s what to know.