Health

I helped import 1 million tins of formula to the U.S.: Here’s what I want parents to know
Kristy Carr, mom of three and founder of Bubs Australia and Aussie Bubs, is working 24/7 to get infant formula on store shelves safely—and in record time.

FDA urges parents to stop using baby neck floats after one death and injury reported
Babies with special needs may be at higher risk

Lauren Conrad opens up about the ectopic pregnancy she had 6 years ago
"The last few days have been hard."

Ectopic pregnancy: Signs to watch out for before your first prenatal appointment
This potentially life-threatening condition can happen to anyone.

How likely is it to get a blood clot from birth control? Here’s what we know
Hailey Bieber says birth control contributed to her recent mini-stroke.

Laura Prepon shares that she had an abortion and how it was an “impossible” decision
"Everyone has their own story for seeking out this medical procedure and I empathize with anyone who's been faced with this impossible decision."

I had an abortion at 21. I have never wanted to tell my story—until now
This isn’t how I wanted to put this story into the world. But after Roe v. Wade was overturned, I need people to understand.

AAP now recommends breastfeeding beyond age 2 due to benefits for both baby and mother
The organization also recognizes that more social support is needed to make that happen.

Sharon Stone reveals she experienced nine miscarriages: ‘It is no small thing’
“Female health and wellness left to the care of the male ideology has become lax at best, ignorant in fact, and violently oppressive in effort.”

To the woman deciding what to do after a traumatic pregnancy or birth
"I know how tremendously isolating this experience is and how many judgements, questions or opinions you have faced and will face."

What a high-anxiety pregnancy taught me about supporting my son
"There is nothing you can do to stop it, but your mind over processes everything as if you were in slow motion."

Congress passes bipartisan gun control legislation
The bipartisan legislation will be the first significant gun control action in nearly 30 years.

ACOG condemns Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade
The organization has reiterated that access to safe abortion is an essential component to women's health care.

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade—what happens now?
The U.S. Supreme Court has officially voted on the future of Roe v. Wade.

‘Critical’ TRIUMPH for New Moms Act moves one step closer to becoming law
The bill recently passed in the House and now moves on to the Senate.

CMV is a highly common cause of birth defects—but you’ve probably never heard of it
A baby is born with CMV infection every 30 minutes.

To my children: What I want you to remember about me when I’m gone
However much I would like to, I cannot stop time from slowly robbing us of these precious years. And when I look back, I want them to remind me of happiness—not hardship.

Soleil Moon Frye on the joys of big families and her public health activism
As a child, Soleil Moon Frye became famous for her breakout role…

Here’s why we need an expanded definition of infertility
Fertility care often leaves out LGBTQ+ people and single women. An expert shares how to make it more inclusive.

A sleep scientist shares her best sleep tips for traveling with babies and kids
Changing time zones? Jet lag? Late arrival? No problem.