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CDC warns cases of Fifth disease are on the rise in kids ages 5 to 9

The highly contagious virus is typically mild in kids but can be dangerous for pregnant people.

Updated Aug. 16, 2024
tim walz ivf story- woman injecting her stomach, walz inset

Tim Walz’s personal IVF story made me feel seen

I listened to his speech, looked at my own children, and felt a connection with a politician that I had heard little of just 24 hours before. I felt assurance that this issue means the world to him—and that means the world to me.

Updated Aug. 13, 2024
breast pump and laptop - pump at work PUMP Act

47% of parents still aren’t given enough time to pump at work

Even though the PUMP Act declaring that requirement is in full effect.

Updated Aug. 13, 2024
mom and daughter talking at cafe on green background - neffy nasal spray for allergic reactions

FDA approves first-ever nasal spray for life-threatening allergies

Neffy is the first epinephrine product that’s needle-free.

Updated Aug. 09, 2024
woman sitting in bathing suit in pool - uti season - vaginal microbiome

It’s UTI season. Here’s what that means for your vaginal microbiome

Should you try a vaginal probiotic? Ara Katz of Seed Health shares tips on preventing infections before they start.

Updated Aug. 08, 2024
doctor giving baby shot - kids afraid of shots

Doctor has solution to making kids less afraid of shots

He calls it the "Ouchless Jab Challenge."

Updated Mar. 31, 2025
Infant in the hospital

The infant mortality rate in the U.S. is rising for the first time in over 22 years

There are many factors that could contribute to a rising infant mortality rate, as experts point out.

Updated Aug. 02, 2024
child hugging his mom

Loving an autistic child in an intense, sensory world

My son feels the world like a boy without skin to protect him.

Updated Jul. 31, 2024
young girl and mom making heart with hands - separation anxiety tip

This mom’s secret to easing separation anxiety is just as heartwarming as it is effective

What a sweet method to help your kid (and yourself) feel better about school drop off.

Updated Jul. 05, 2024
woman sitting in a corner with knees up and hands on her head

I was a ‘walking zombie’ with undiagnosed PPD—but like so many other women, I never received help

The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health recently gave the US a D+ for maternal mental healthcare.

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
couple meeting with doctor in office - ivf attrition

IVF attrition: The journey from egg to embryo, explained

An expert dives into the IVF funnel and your chances of success.

Updated Jul. 24, 2024
mom holding and kissing baby in the air - using an egg donor

It’s time to end the stigma around using an egg donor

It doesn’t matter how someone becomes a mother.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
Allyson Felix on teal background for Breastfeeding Awareness Month

When it comes to breastfeeding, Allyson Felix wants moms to know you can’t do it alone

The record-setting Olympian is championing the power of teamwork.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
Baby saved by Count the Kicks app

Mom says ‘Count the Kicks’ app saved her baby’s life during her third trimester

Count the Kicks is an app that monitors a baby’s activity in the womb.

Updated Jul. 18, 2024
close up of parent holding newborn baby - infant mental health

How you can support your baby’s mental health

Yes, infant mental health is real—and it can start to develop as early as pregnancy. Here’s what experts say about reading your baby’s emotional cues.

Updated Oct. 04, 2024
mom and two kids on top of mountain - katy-robin garton adventuring outdoors with kids

Adventuring outdoors with kids: It’s not about the gear, it’s about connection

If you’re feeling hesitant about getting out there, this is for you.

Updated Jul. 06, 2024
child refusing bread- celiac disease

Just 30% of children with celiac disease have stomach issues. Here’s what to look for

Turns out, the vast majority of parents believe that stomach issues are the telltale sign of celiac disease, but that's not always the whole story.

Updated Jun. 28, 2024
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