Health & Wellness

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

The organization also recognizes that more social support is needed to make that happen.

What a high-anxiety pregnancy taught me about supporting my son

"There is nothing you can do to stop it, but your mind over processes everything as if you were in slow motion."

To the woman deciding what to do after a traumatic pregnancy or birth

"I know how tremendously isolating this experience is and how many judgements, questions or opinions you have faced and will face."

Congress passes bipartisan gun control legislation

The bipartisan legislation will be the first significant gun control action in nearly 30 years.

ACOG condemns Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

The organization has reiterated that access to safe abortion is an essential component to women's health care.

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade—what happens now?

The U.S. Supreme Court has officially voted on the future of Roe v. Wade.

‘Critical’ TRIUMPH for New Moms Act moves one step closer to becoming law

The bill recently passed in the House and now moves on to the Senate.

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

A baby is born with CMV infection every 30 minutes.

To my children: What I want you to remember about me when I’m gone

However much I would like to, I cannot stop time from slowly robbing us of these precious years. And when I look back, I want them to remind me of happiness—not hardship.

Soleil Moon Frye on the joys of big families and her public health activism

As a child, Soleil Moon Frye became famous for her breakout role…

Here’s why we need an expanded definition of infertility

Fertility care often leaves out LGBTQ+ people and single women. An expert shares how to make it more inclusive.

Flying with breast milk may be easier than you think

According to the TSA, breast milk, formula, and juice aren’t limited like other liquids when you fly.

My secret to parenting with borderline personality disorder

If you need support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline…

6 things I’ve learned about supporting my daughter with ADHD and SPD

"Labels should be used to help your child, not to define your child."

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

Vaccines are now available for kids ages 6 months to 5 years. As more guidelines are announced, we’ll update you here.

It’s time to address the lack of maternal mental health resources for AAPI moms

"We must do more to support Asian moms."

10 unexpected changes that happened after I quit drinking

While some sobriety benefits came right away, new ones continue to emerge even three years later.

The majority of women who seek abortions are already mothers

The latest CDC data show that 60% of abortion patients already have one child.

Mothers are burnt out—but is it possible to change that narrative?

While I’m not debating that the deck is stacked against us, I do think it’s possible to change it. 

How improving your child’s gut health benefits their whole body

How improving your child’s gut health benefits their whole body There’s a…