Health & Wellness

Finding hope: Navigating your way to the best fertility clinic

Because you deserve exceptional care on your fertility journey.

Debunking 4 myths about egg health as you age

Time for some good news: Your egg health isn’t set in stone.

Jenna Fischer shares how her two children reacted to her breast cancer journey

Jenna says seeing other women share mammograms on social media inspired her to make an appointment.

Regulators say infant neck floats are unsafe after 2 deaths and dozens of ‘close calls’

Aside from the two deaths, dozens of close calls have been reported.

More than half of states nationwide have cell phone bans in K-12 schools—but is it safe?

78% of parents oppose cell phone bans due to safety concerns.

New report shows Black girls face more frequent and severe discipline in U.S. public schools

Punishments were more severe among Black girls who also identified as LGBTQ+.

Health officials are issuing warnings about the risks of drinking apple cider

Unpasteurized apple cider can be dangerous, especially for pregnant people.

Study shows fewer breast cancer deaths overall—but cases are rising in younger women

The decrease in deaths can be linked to advances in treatments and early screening measures.

Here’s how to help kids find their ’emotional courage’

The founders of Slumberkins emphasize exploring all feelings with curiosity in this excerpt from their new book, "All Feelings Welcome: Parenting Practices for Raising Caring, Confident, and Resilient Kids".

We should stop discarding placentas after birth, scientists say

We’re missing a major research opportunity: The placenta can tell us a lot about the health of both mom and baby.

Moms are paying it forward for fellow moms by leaving Target gift cards in diaper boxes

The sentiment is a poignant reminder that no one sees moms like other moms do.

Doctors told me I wasn’t ‘healthy enough’ to get pregnant again. Here’s what I did next

HGTV star Jasmine Roth opens up to Motherly about experiencing secondary infertility, advocating for herself and trusting her body again.

Picky eating in kids is mostly due to genetics, study says

Parents, it's not your fault.

When my youngest daughter was in the NICU, I felt like I was failing both of my kids

My mom guilt was strong.

Back-to-school can be hard on parents, too

An expert shares what to do to protect your own mental health during this busy time.

CDC warns flu deaths in children spiked amid decline in vaccinations

The 2023-24 flu season had one of the highest child death rates ever.

Childcare costs are impacting every aspect of moms’ lives

Candidates failed to address how they’d tackle soaring childcare costs at the last debate. 14 moms told us why it should be a priority.

Study shows just how much pregnancy affects the brain—and it’s more than previously thought

The study is our first glimpse of the "neurobiological transition" that occurs during pregnancy.

Yes, you need ‘Butt Stuff’ by Megababe—your hemorrhoids will thank you

Because your hemorrhoids need it.

Study shows parents who are on their phones too much have kids with lower language aptitude

"We know that when screens are in use—either by a parent or a child—there is less talking, teaching and reading."