Health
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.
The internet is divided over the concept of a ‘family sick bowl’
Does YOUR family have a designated bowl for such matters?
TikTok influencer gets real about her struggles with popular weight loss drug Ozempic
She said she "gained double the weight back" after stopping the medication.
Dr. Becky expertly explains why you shouldn’t force kids to say ‘thank you’ after receiving gifts
Her viral video demonstrates a more effective way to teach children about gratitude.
Should moms carry Narcan?
Narcan is a life-saving tool that some have equated to knowing CPR, but it’s not a cure-all to the fentanyl crisis, experts say.
Serena Williams donated extra breast milk to those in need
“Someone out there is getting some super soldier milk,” she joked.
WanaBana puree pouch recall—’may contain elevated levels of lead’
“If you have WanaBana brand apple cinnamon puree products in your home, do not eat them or feed them to your children."
OBGYN shows why ‘bouncing back’ right after baby is physically impossible in viral TikTok
This Portland-based OBGYN shows (literally) why bounce-back culture is ridiculous.
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.”
From overwhelm to joy: A mom’s guide to nervous system health this holiday season
Remember: Stress isn’t always the enemy we think it is.
It’s science: Clutter can definitely give you anxiety
Clutter creates stress that has major neurological effects on us.
Serenity Carr on finding wellness from what we eat
In this interview, Serenity Carr, the Founder and CEO of Serenity Kids…
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.
Teen skin is different than adult skin
A dermatologist lays down the law: It's time to stop buying tweens and teens luxury skincare designed for adults.
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.
Navigating pregnancy as a survivor: The intersection of trauma and birth
Even though this profound moment, the first moment I saw my baby, was meant to be a celebration, I still couldn't attend.
Skip the dinner debate: Make meals *you* want to eat, a dietitian and mom shares
As parents, we can love so hard that we lose ourselves in the process.
More than 1 in 3 women have lasting health problems after giving birth, study finds
But that doesn’t mean postpartum complications are normal.