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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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Hospital shuts down labor and delivery unit as Florida Covid cases rise 948%

Holy Cross Health is temporarily halting labor and delivery services due to "critical staffing levels."

Updated Jan. 04, 2022
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Black breastfeeding resources from moms who’ve been there, done that

What better way to prepare for breastfeeding than to ask women who have already done it?

Updated Aug. 14, 2024
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Proven ways to make new habits stick long-term

New habits stick when your intentions are backed by sustainable routines.

Updated Feb. 03, 2023
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The surprising history of home pregnancy tests

From peeing on barley to injecting innocent rabbits, pregnancy tests have come a long way, baby.

Updated Jun. 27, 2024
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The 5 biggest health & wellness trends we’ll all be talking about in 2022

From magic mushrooms to normalizing menopause, we’ve got our eye on these about-to-be-everywhere concepts.

Updated Dec. 23, 2021
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Why PCOS matters to your fertility

5 things you need to know about PCOS and how it affects your fertility.

Updated Dec. 20, 2021
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This soothing roll-on is my secret weapon for headaches

And it's affordable, portable and 100% natural.

Updated Jan. 12, 2022
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Science says this is the best bedtime for heart health

And falling asleep after midnight is the most risky.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021
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Having a heart attack? Take these two steps immediately

What we wish we could have told Carrie before it was too late for Big.

Updated Aug. 24, 2022
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Everything parents need to know about the Omicron variant

With more details unfolding each day about the newest Covid variant of concern, we’ll keep you updated here.

Updated Jan. 03, 2022
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Could this treatable infection be related to recurrent pregnancy loss?

A $50 test solved one couple’s infertility. Why aren’t more doctors looking for ureaplasma?

Updated Apr. 17, 2023
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Gestational diabetes may not be linked to pregnancy weight gain, study says

Gaining weight during pregnancy can be normal and healthy, and knowing this might lower your anxiety, mama.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Here’s how to tell if you’re in perimenopause

An expert shares the signs and symptoms to look out for, plus how to find relief.

Updated Jul. 19, 2022
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It’s Science: Autoimmune disease occurs in way more women than men. Here’s why

Autoimmunity may be an unfortunate by-product of the complex immune response women need to get pregnant.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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