Women’s Health
Your health matters, mama! And Motherly is here for you with trusted information and resources about pregnancy, postpartum and more.
Yes, there’s a hands-free mirror for looking between your legs–and here’s why you need it
What's more empowering than knowing your body?
My epidural worked *too* well—here’s what I wish I knew
I had a panic attack while in labor, but now I know what to ask for next time.
Gingivitis in pregnancy can pose a risk to your newborn
But keeping up with your dental health during pregnancy can mitigate that risk.
Covid vaccines may cause temporary menstrual cycle changes, says new study
A look at cycle tracking data from thousands of women shows that vaccination may cause a late period.
Is it safe to masturbate during pregnancy?
Good news: The short answer is yes–but here’s what you need to know.
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."
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?
Proven ways to make new habits stick long-term
New habits stick when your intentions are backed by sustainable routines.
Pregnant women respond to Covid differently, depending on the sex of their baby
Having a boy, mama? Read this.
The FDA warns pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not take the Merck Covid pill
Here’s what you need to know.
How to care for yourself after an abortion
Knowledge is power, and so is lots of rest.
The surprising history of home pregnancy tests
From peeing on barley to injecting innocent rabbits, pregnancy tests have come a long way, baby.
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.
Why PCOS matters to your fertility
5 things you need to know about PCOS and how it affects your fertility.
This soothing roll-on is my secret weapon for headaches
And it's affordable, portable and 100% natural.
Science says this is the best bedtime for heart health
And falling asleep after midnight is the most risky.
Having a heart attack? Take these two steps immediately
What we wish we could have told Carrie before it was too late for Big.
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.
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?
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.