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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.

61% of moms say they were ‘afraid or nervous’ their first time having sex postpartum, says survey

But 73% of moms report enjoying postpartum sex, with almost a quarter saying the quality is better than before they had the baby.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

3 Tricks to Help You Drink More Water

Because your Mombrain needs to stay hydrated.

Updated Oct. 15, 2021

What happens to a woman’s brain when she becomes a mother

Motherhood changes our brains and writer Chelsea Conaboy wants us to know that.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
woman drinking glass of water sitting up in bed

5 ways to manage nausea during pregnancy—naturally

Although there's no "cure" for nausea in pregnancy, there are many tricks you can try to ease your symptoms.

Updated Dec. 14, 2021
mom holding newborn baby in a hospital bed and thinking about c-section recovery

Your guide to C-section recovery: Timeline, tips and what to expect as you heal

A C-section is major surgery, mama. Here’s what to know to take care of yourself during those first few months.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
mom comforting crying baby

How to cope with postpartum ‘baby blues’—from a clinical psychologist

Wasn't I supposed to be in bliss-land, subsisting solely on baby snuggles and lullabies?

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
a mother breastfeeding her baby

How to Know If You’re Dehydrated While Nursing

And how to replenish your H2O fast.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
Amanda Seyfried

How Amanda Seyfried prepared her mental health for motherhood

The actress has been open about her anxiety before and after motherhood.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Do I Have Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

And 7 steps to take to recover from it.

Updated Jun. 01, 2018

Did You Know You Could Do Aerial Yoga During Pregnancy?

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Updated Jun. 26, 2023

Birth control recalled—here’s how to check yours

If your pills are in the wrong order, you should talk to your doctor.

Updated May. 30, 2018
vbac or c-section: mom decides to have a c-section

VBAC or C-section? What the science says

But there are a lot of factors at play.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022

Heart failure is an issue for new moms, and doctors need to start listening

New moms may not be recognized as being at risk, but we are.

Updated May. 04, 2018

This free support group for new moms is a gift to parents everywhere

It's a great way to take that first step to getting help.

Updated May. 01, 2018
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