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Women’s Health

Your health matters, mama! And Motherly is here for you with trusted information and resources about pregnancy, postpartum and more.

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Katie Couric gifts a year’s supply of free formula to 111 new moms with breast cancer

More than 3.8 million women in the US are dealing with breast cancer.

Updated Dec. 19, 2022
Jennifer Aniston, pictured at the Golden Globes, recently opened up about her wish she froze her eggs - should i freeze my eggs?

Should I freeze my eggs? What we can learn from Jennifer Aniston’s experience

Egg freezing isn't fertility insurance, but it can be a good option if you want to give yourself a little more time.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
Pregnant woman holding belly in kitchen with sandwich on counter - listeria outbreak in deli meat and cheese

CDC warns pregnant women to avoid any deli meat or cheese unless it is reheated

A listeria outbreak across several states has been identified in deli meats and cheeses but is not yet linked to a specific product. Here's what you need to know if you're pregnant.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
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A possible predictor for PPD identified in new research

The findings could help identify PPD early on and inform better treatments.

Updated Nov. 09, 2022
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Do second babies come earlier? Here’s what you need to know about the second time around

The good news is that your second labor may be only half as long.

Updated Jan. 22, 2024
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Study reveals link between chemical hair straighteners and uterine cancer

Researchers observed that women who chemically straightened their hair in the past year were two times more likely to develop uterine cancer by age 70 than those who didn’t.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
group-of-pregnant-women-talking - what to expect during labor for first-time moms

6 expert tips on how to prepare for your first birth

2. Babies don't always follow birth plans, and that's OK.

Updated Jan. 31, 2023
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The 5 doctor appointments to make for yourself each year

Life is busy, mama, but don’t keep putting your health on the back burner.

Updated May. 13, 2024
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4 postpartum barre workout moves for new mamas

After you’ve consulted with your physician and received their approval to start up a fitness routine, here are 4 moves to get you started.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024
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High levels of BPA found in sports bras, according to new report

Maybe don’t hang out in your workout wear, experts warn.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Yep, you can get pregnant during perimenopause

It may be different than TTC in your 20s, but pregnancy during perimenopause is still possible.

Updated Oct. 16, 2024
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The FDA’s new definition of ‘healthy’ could make grocery shopping easier

The goal of the new proposal is to make nutrition labels easier to navigate for busy shoppers.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing a mammogram

"Please get your annual mammogram. I was six months late this time. I shudder to think what might have happened if I had put it off longer."

Updated May. 10, 2023
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84% of pregnancy-related deaths in the US are preventable, CDC says

And the majority occur within the first year postpartum.

Updated Mar. 30, 2023
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To improve moms’ health, we must focus on social determinants

As moms, we’re often told how important it is to take good care of ourselves through eating, exercising, and getting enough sleep. But some of the biggest forces that determine our health are out of our control. 

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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How to avoid IVF injection bruising, according to an acupuncturist

Chrissy Teigen’s IVF journey brings to light a little-discussed phenomenon: Dealing with all those shots.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
mother breastfeeding baby at home; regular breastfeeding is helpful for mastitis management

Ice for mastitis? New breastfeeding guidelines change everything we thought we knew

An updated clinical protocol from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine offers new recommendations on dealing with everything from oversupply to plugged ducts—including common tactics that they say hurt more than help.

Updated Feb. 16, 2023
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High blood pressure in pregnancy may be rising—especially among Millennial and Gen Z moms

Because pregnancy taxes the heart and circulatory system, the correlation is a reminder to pay attention to heart health

Updated Nov. 07, 2022
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