Pregnancy
Pregnant? We’re here for you, mama. From pregnancy nutrition to birth prep, we’ve got expert advice and essays from other moms who’ve been there.
FDA plans to crack down on homeopathic remedies—including popular teething gels + tablets
The FDA is taking their 2016 warning against homeopathic teething gels and tablets a step further.
26-year-old woman gives birth from frozen embryo nearly as old as her
As the new mom says, “This embryo and I could have been best friends.”
Dear first-time mama: You don’t have anything to prove
Instead of proving you can do what you did before motherhood, appreciate what you can do *because* of motherhood.
These are the laws for maternity + paternity leave around the world
Scandinavia isn’t the only place with enviable parental leave plans.
A woman born without a uterus just gave birth
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Wish list: for all dads to get Mark Zuckerberg’s paternity leave
The new dad of two is sending an important message to policy-makers with his own actions.
The Lia flushable pregnancy tests aren’t just convenient—they’re game-changing
“It’s been the same stick test since 1987, and that’s kind of crazy.”
I can’t wait to meet you, baby, but I also want to keep you safe inside
Once you make your entry into the world, I know there are things I can’t protect you from.
*These* are the most popular baby names of 2017
There are more than twice as many new names on the boys’ Top 100.
I love my job—but coming back to work from maternity leave still hurts
When a new mom returns in tears please know that it doesn't mean we don't love our job.
Could Exercise During Pregnancy Make Labor Harder?
Why a fit pregnancy doesn’t always make for the best birth plan.
10 Ways To Find Humor Postpartum
Because infant poop and the pads you wear after birth are funny.
Why media portrayals of pregnant celebrities can lead to fertility misconceptions
Researchers found that even when magazines were reporting on stories that weren’t about typical pregnancies, trouble conceiving wasn’t mentioned.
Trying to get pregnant? Red wine might be the key, says study
An anti-inflammatory in red wine could help you get pregnant with as little as one glass a week.
This new model of NICU keeps mamas and babies together
The new concept is a win-win for moms and babies, as both experience less stress when they can stay together.
Don’t Buy Maternity Clothes Just Yet
5 tips to skip maternity clothing when you're pregnant.
It’s a boy! Watch Jessica Alba’s adorable gender reveal for baby #3
The family gathered together to pull open a box, revealing blue balloons and streamers.
Dad’s short paternity leave breeds resentment—but you already knew that
But it doesn’t have to. Here’s how.
Why Shawn Johnson’s heartbreaking miscarriage video is so important to watch
“I have been crying more than I ever have, but am still optimistic for what is next.”
When every celebrity is pregnant…and you’re not
How to cope when everyone else is more fertile than you are.