Women’s Health
Your health matters, mama! And Motherly is here for you with trusted information and resources about pregnancy, postpartum and more.
Here’s what’s happening with Kate Cox and her battle to get a life-saving abortion in Texas
She had to leave the state to have an emergency abortion.
Does cycle-syncing actually work? Here’s what the research shows
There’s not much evidence that changing your eating and exercise habits based on your cycle helps—but that doesn’t mean it can’t.
3 lessons I’ve learned as a lupus warrior—and a lupus mom
I firmly believe my own quest with lupus has a purpose: to guide and support my daughter, who has the chronic condition, too.
More than 1 in 3 women have lasting health problems after giving birth, study finds
But that doesn’t mean postpartum complications are normal.
CDC report validates women who have been reporting mistreatment and birth trauma for years
"The most happy moment in my life is at the same time the most terrible moment in my life because of what they did to me."
I tried the Prenuvo scan—and here’s why more moms should consider a preventive MRI
As someone with multiple sclerosis, it’s hard to put a price on peace of mind.
Does the pregnancy glow really exist?
Science tells us that glowing during pregnancy isn’t just in your imagination.
Paid family leave has big health benefits for mothers and babies, study shows
From reducing postpartum depression to improving breastfeeding duration, new research confirms just how vital paid leave is for families.
Women are now outliving men even longer, study shows
The life expectancy gap is widening between men and women—here’s why.
Dads should relax about their daughters’ clothing choices, an expert says
In an excerpt from her new book, author Kimberly Wolf shares that girls’ clothing choices are often more innocent than parents assume.
Jill Biden will lead first-ever Initiative on Women’s Health Research
"Research on women’s health has been underfunded for decades,” Dr. Biden said. “Many conditions that mostly or only affect women, or affect women differently, have received little to no attention."
More U.S. mothers are seeking midwife care over traditional OBGYNs for their babies’ births
We have to be able to trust our providers if we are going to be able to give birth the way we want to.
Why nutrition is the missing piece in postpartum care
Food has the power to transform the physical and mental wellbeing of the mother as well as the baby's development and long-term eating habits. As a doula, certified nutrition consultant, and new mother, here’s what I recommend for my postpartum clients—and what I swear by personally, too.
Study finds women taking oral birth control less likely to have depression
The surprising findings contradict previous studies.
This is how much the new PPD pill will cost
The price of Zurzuvae is much higher than we anticipated.
Should you try ear seeds for morning sickness?
The acupressure treatment rooted in TCM may be a discreet and effective way to reduce nausea in pregnancy.
Barbie’s visit to the gynecologist was profound—in more ways than one
But women’s health is not just a “cultural moment.” Like other crucial issues, it should remain at the forefront.
Postpartum depression can be hereditary in some cases, large study confirms
But it may still be too early to pinpoint your risk.
One mom drove an RV across state lines in search of a better birth
Ten years ago, Mimi Evans drove 1,300 miles from Texas to give birth in Virginia. After Roe’s overturn, more mothers are being forced to travel to give birth safely. How far would you go for the birth experience you deserve?
Mandy Moore on battling eczema: ‘I had to find some semblance of relief’
Even via Zoom, it’s easy to see that Mandy Moore is absolutely…