Women’s Health
Your health matters, mama! And Motherly is here for you with trusted information and resources about pregnancy, postpartum and more.
A brief history of the C-section
‘House of the Dragon’ highlights the fact that C-sections used to look very different from how they look today.
How to perform a self breast exam—and what to look out for
It's all about building breast self-awareness.
We’re talking about miscarriage more—but what about the anxiety that follows?
Anxiety after miscarriage is a common but not well-understood phenomenon.
Yes, pregnant women can eat some types of sushi: Here’s what an OB-GYN wants you to know
Here’s how to have your sushi and eat it, too.
Women fake orgasms to boost men’s masculinity, study shows
Women who make more money than their male partners are twice as likely to fake orgasms.
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.
10 common fibroids myths, dispelled by an ObGyn
You may be unfamiliar with uterine fibroids, yet 70 to 80% of women will develop fibroids by the time they are 50 years old.
Yes, your pregnancy hormones plummet after birth. Here’s what to know about the postpartum hormone crash
Night sweats, insomnia—is this postpartum or menopause?
5 ways to optimize your health before pregnancy, according to an OBGYN
A step-by-step guide to setting yourself up for fertility success.
Could at-home ultrasounds soon be part of prenatal care?
Having the ability to do your own ultrasounds at home means you could take immediate action when those all-too-common pregnancy fears strike.
How employers can recognize menopause in the workplace
We are stuck in a place where women’s health topics are seen as taboo and unfit to discuss, especially in a workplace setting. It's time to change the conversation.
Women’s bodies aren’t open for judgment
Will we ever just let women be? Will we ever be able to move about the world in our uniquely amazing bodies without the judgments and criticisms and critiques?
Is a D&C an abortion? Experts weigh in on miscarriage care post-Roe
It depends on whether there are fetal heart tones.
This TikTok perfectly sums up the controversy over menstrual leave in the workplace
In theory, these policies deserve all the applause. But in practice? They could do more harm than good.
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.
Both women and men can benefit from acupuncture when trying to conceive
Experts share how acupuncture can help cue your body for fertility.
This viral TikTok shows you exactly how period cups work (and why they can’t get lost!)
When it comes to period care, I’m a total period cup convert.…
Ectopic pregnancy: Signs to watch out for before your first prenatal appointment
This potentially life-threatening condition can happen to anyone.
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.
I had an abortion at 21. I have never wanted to tell my story—until now
This isn’t how I wanted to put this story into the world. But after Roe v. Wade was overturned, I need people to understand.