Women’s Health
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Women aren’t having as many orgasms as men, research finds
It's time to close the orgasm gap—we need orgasm equality and we need it now!
A midwife shares 5 facts about giving birth a second time
You might feel more cramping after birth—but also more confidence.
These are the 6 books I’d gift to new moms
To empower them to tackle the anxiety and stress that comes with motherhood.
Attachment disruptions can lead to resentment—here’s why you shouldn’t push it away
After the joy of having my son, I gradually became aware of the more negative feelings tugging at the corners of my mind.
Black women are often left out of clinical trial research. Here’s what we can do to change that
80% of Black women are willing to participate in a clinical trial, but most haven’t been actually asked, a researcher finds.
Prenatal vitamins may not be accurately labeled, report finds. Here’s what to look for to ensure your safety
As an RD, I specifically check the label for this info.
A new study links PCOS to cognitive decline later in life
The study tracked more than 900 women over the span of three decades.
Yes, you might shake after giving birth—and it’s totally normal
I wish someone had warned me about postpartum shaking.
Data shows nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape have occurred in states with abortion bans
14 U.S. states adopted near-total abortion bans immediately after the Supreme Court overturned Roe.
A vaccine for Group B Strep could be on the way, researchers say
New research has discovered a protein that could inform vaccine development and reduce the risk of dangerous GBS infection during delivery.
Having an autoimmune disease could increase your risk of PPD by 30%, study finds
"Our study suggests that there's an immunological mechanism behind perinatal depression and that autoimmune diseases should be seen as a risk factor for this kind of depression."
Viral TikTok shows stark differences between how men and women are treated in healthcare
Medical gaslighting in women's health shouldn't be a constant problem, but sadly it is.
Your guide to understanding hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause
Essential reading, if you ask us.
Diet culture deeply impacts kids of all ages: 5 ways parents can break the cycle
Parents shape the way kids think about food and their bodies forever.
More women are using laughing gas for pain relief during labor—here’s why
According to ACOG, nitrous oxide "reduces anxiety and increases a feeling of well-being so that pain is easier to deal with."
Black moms are dying in childbirth. Why aren’t we talking about the reasons behind this crisis?
This burden should not fall on expectant mothers.
Study shows 90% of pregnant women have micronutrient deficiencies
“People think that nutrient deficiency only affects people in underdeveloped countries—but it is also affecting the majority of women living in high-income nations.”
Research has FINALLY pinpointed the cause of severe morning sickness
Science is catching up with that first trimester gross feeling.
What is medication abortion? What to know about mifepristone
The Supreme Court will hear a case challenging access to the commonly used abortion pill.
There’s now an at-home perimenopause test
Perimenopause is often marked as a time with more questions than answers, but Oova’s at-home test hopes to change that.