Health

One way to prevent kids from getting sick? Try cow colostrum

Studies show cow colostrum can significantly reduce the number of upper respiratory tract infections in kids.

Are you touched out, mama? A psychologist shares the signs

PSA: It's totally OK to crave your own space.

Bringing baby home from the NICU? A NICU nurse shares what you need to know

Including the one hospital item she sends home with every parent.

A new gene identified for endometriosis may lead to a more effective and less invasive way to treat it

The findings shed light on a highly common but poorly understood disease.

I miss how easy and fun sex was before my infertility struggles

Here’s how I found that place again.

Parsley Health’s Dr. Robin Berzin on How Moms Can Prioritize their Health

Dr. Robin Berzin, founder and CEO of Parsley Health, joined the Motherly Podcast to address a failure she saw in the healthcare system.

I’m pregnant with my second baby and feeling ambivalent about it

Ambivalence in pregnancy is not only common, it’s normal. Here’s how I’m processing.

I’m a nutritionist: Here are my favorite prenatal vitamins to recommend

Plus when to start taking them.

How to tell when your baby should sleep in their own room, according to a sleep expert

Several factors should be considered in this decision, mama.

Yes, you can breastfeed with Covid, says new study

Babies are not at risk of getting Covid from breast milk, new research shows.

How to tell if your child has a feeding problem—and what to do next

Knowing what to look for can help you find the right solution, mama.

Postpartum psychosis is rare—but dangerous

Here’s what to look out for.

Confession: I’m a dietitian and feeding my daughter is a struggle

As a dietitian, I teach other parents how to feed their own kiddos. And yet, I couldn't even get my own daughter to try a new food, let alone accept it.

Yes, there’s a hands-free mirror for looking between your legs–and here’s why you need it

What's more empowering than knowing your body?

Gingivitis in pregnancy can pose a risk to your newborn

But keeping up with your dental health during pregnancy can mitigate that risk.

Actually, please *do* let your kids play with their food

Here’s how to make food fun again.

I’m a climate scientist: Here’s how climate change directly impacts mothers and babies

We must confront the truth about how climate change harms pregnant women. 

Covid vaccines may cause temporary menstrual cycle changes, says new study

A look at cycle tracking data from thousands of women shows that vaccination may cause a late period.

A NICU nurse’s guide to caring for a NICU baby

Looking for a NICU guide? Having been a NICU nurse for 15 years, I’ve learned a thing or two about caring for NICU parents, too.

It’s science: More choline during pregnancy boosts kids’ attention

Yet many prenatal vitamins still don’t contain enough.