Women’s Health
Your health matters, mama! And Motherly is here for you with trusted information and resources about pregnancy, postpartum and more.
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.
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."
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.
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.
My secret to parenting with borderline personality disorder
If you need support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline…
It’s time to address the lack of maternal mental health resources for AAPI moms
"We must do more to support Asian moms."
The majority of women who seek abortions are already mothers
The latest CDC data show that 60% of abortion patients already have one child.
Yes, there’s a national tampon shortage—here’s what you need to know
Tampons are getting more expensive AND harder to find.
I’m a therapist and I didn’t connect to my baby at first, until I did this.
My key into motherhood was music and singing.
3 lessons I’ve learned raising 3 sets of twins
A mom of seven shares how she manages stress and stays present for each of her children.
What’s it like to be pregnant and chronically ill?
"For me, it’s meant the risk of long-term immobility because my Symphis Pubis is at risk of rupture and I can no longer walk. It means another four and a half months minimum of immobility to go. If the SP ruptures it could mean further more extreme long term disability, loss of mobility, incontinence and need for surgical intervention."
Everything you need to know about getting pregnant
Ready to make a baby? Here’s where to start.
To the mama struggling to be a parent with depression and anxiety
I see you dropping your child off at school, still in your pajamas, a beanie hat on your head to cover up the fact you hadn’t brushed your hair yet this morning.
How to know when anxiety, depression and fatigue are symptoms of physical conditions
Too many doctors are dismissing symptoms of chronic illness as women’s mental health concerns. Here’s how to tell the difference and become your own health advocate.
Which birth control is the best at preventing pregnancy?
Here are your chances of getting pregnant on 13 different types of contraception.
What pregnant moms really need to register for? Way more postpartum support
“There were plenty of things I needed after giving birth, but none of them were on my registry.”
Resources for safe abortion access and reproductive rights
With so much about reproductive care in flux, it’s helpful to stay informed about abortion rights where you live.
It’s science: Probiotics in early pregnancy may reduce morning sickness
A first-of-its-kind study found that taking probiotics may reduce nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.