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Women's Health

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Women's Health

Postpartum night sweats: Also known as your own private summer

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Postpartum Products

Your postpartum recovery kit: Feel your best after a C-section

Cesarean section mamas are absolute warriors.

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News

Former Chiefs cheerleader’s death after stillbirth raises questions about maternal care

"Expecting somebody who's had a loss to go four weeks in between seeing their care providers… That's the same protocol that's done for a 23-year-old that's very healthy. It can't be a one-size-fits-all."

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Postpartum

Pregnancy apps can help in the maternal mortality crisis. But surveys show they’re failing women

Pregnancy apps should be a lifeline—but they lack much-needed postpartum support.

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Fourth Trimester

5 important reasons to practice postpartum rest, according to a midwife

Know this: Treating the first 40 days after birth as sacred may help reduce postpartum depression.

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Fourth Trimester

These under-the-radar-issues are all too common during postpartum recovery

Pregnancy and childbirth can be an amazing experience for women, but it can also cause some intimate issues postpartum.

Children's Health

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Viral & Trending

Dentist says you’re not a ‘horrible parent’ if your child gets cavities

"This is a message for every parent who has been shamed for their kids having cavities."

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Motherly Stories

I used to wish for ‘healthy kids’—then my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

I remain in disbelief of the way I have been living, the behaviors that have become normal, since his diagnosis.

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Children's Health

Why we need safe sunscreen options for children with darker skin tones

Embracing diversity in skincare is about so much more than sun protection.

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Celebrity News

Lawmakers urge recall of Fisher-Price rockers linked to infant death

14 infants have died associated with the rockers since 2009.

It's Science

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It's Science

5 evidence-backed ways to prevent perineal tears during birth

Recent research has changed the way we think about perineal tears and episiotomies.

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Second Trimester

It’s science: 5 ways to awaken baby’s senses in the womb

Simple ways to excite baby’s senses (and promote sensory development) before baby is even born.

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Pregnancy

This new finding about why babies move so much in the womb is fascinating

Hint: It’s not just for exercise. 

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Fitness

Can a cold-water plunge improve your health?

Some people swear by the icy immersions you’re seeing all over Instagram. We dig into the science behind the suddenly-everywhere trend.

Mental Health

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Postpartum

Mom rage is real—and it’s a sign that mothers’ needs aren’t being met

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Mental Health

Dr. Becky confirms spending time away from your kids actually makes you a *good* parent

“Kids don’t need selfless martyrs.”

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Miscarriage & Loss

How to reduce miscarriage anxiety during pregnancy, according to experts

Get back to the breath, mama.

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Labor & Delivery

How to overcome—and heal—from a traumatic birth

If you have had a troubling, difficult or traumatic birth, there are some positive steps you can take.

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Parenting

Confident moms raise confident kids, says an author and expert

Lydia Fenet shares her top 3 tips to raising confident kids.

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Self Care

This is what moms get wrong about self-care, according to a therapist

Hint: Self-care isn’t about “fixing” yourself, it’s about honoring your needs.

Fitness

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Labor & Delivery

Yoga poses for labor

5 poses you might want to strike when baby’s bearing down.

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Fitness

The ‘cozy sculpt’ fitness trend is IDEAL for moms

Celebrity trainer and founder of The Sculpt Society, Megan Roup, shares how to make it part of your own routine.

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Second Trimester

8 exercises to relieve hip pain during pregnancy

Don't let hip pain take the excitement out of your pregnancy.

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Fitness

Can a cold-water plunge improve your health?

Some people swear by the icy immersions you’re seeing all over Instagram. We dig into the science behind the suddenly-everywhere trend.

Self-Care

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Miscarriage & Loss

What is a rainbow baby? What to know about being pregnant after a pregnancy loss

You are not alone—and you will get through this.

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Self Care

This is what moms get wrong about self-care, according to a therapist

Hint: Self-care isn’t about “fixing” yourself, it’s about honoring your needs.

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Self Care

High on motherhood: The rise of the ‘Cannamoms’

More moms are using cannabis as a tool to cope with the stresses of modern motherhood. Here’s what the cannabis-curious need to know.

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Parenting

Yep, it’s OK to get angry at your kids—but it’s how you move past the anger that matters

It starts with having a healthy nervous system.

The State of Motherhood

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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Celeb nutritionist Kelly LeVeque spills her mom must-haves

From nourishing snacks to kid-friendly cooking tools that get little ones engaged in the kitchen.

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Fitness

The ‘cozy sculpt’ fitness trend is IDEAL for moms

Celebrity trainer and founder of The Sculpt Society, Megan Roup, shares how to make it part of your own routine.

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Child Shopping Guide

The mom’s guide to tween stink: 5 kid-friendly deodorants they’ll want to use

Middle school gives them enough to worry about.

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Our Partners

Your guide to choosing an ideal prenatal multivitamin

The nutrients you need and the experience you want.

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Children's Health

11 expert-backed ways to prevent car sickness in kids

From acupressure to window-gazing, here’s what you need to know.

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Children's Health

Teen girls are in crisis, CDC says. Here are 6 ways parents can help

A new report finds nearly 3 in 5 teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021. But there are concrete ways you can support your teen's mental health.

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Women's Health

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!

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Children's Health

The FDA is finally taking steps to reduce lead in baby food

The agency estimates that the actions could reduce children’s dietary exposure to lead by up to 27%.

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Women's Health

Postpartum night sweats: Also known as your own private summer

Although annoying, postpartum night sweats are common and usually not a cause for alarm.

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Pregnancy

‘Geriatric pregnancy’ isn’t an offensive term

It's time to examine our overall attitude toward aging.

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Postpartum Products

Your postpartum recovery kit: Feel your best after a C-section

Cesarean section mamas are absolute warriors.

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Postpartum

Mom rage is real—and it’s a sign that mothers’ needs aren’t being met

The truth is, anger—real, fist-clenching, heart-racing, uncontrollable anger—is so much more common among mothers than many of us think.

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