Health

Here’s why the AAP supports gun control

"Gun violence is a public health epidemic that is injuring and killing children at alarming rates."

Everything parents need to know about the Omicron variant

With more details unfolding each day about the newest Covid variant of concern, we’ll keep you updated here.

Self-care always matters—but especially during the holidays

Let’s have a little holiday pep talk, shall we?

Side effects of the Covid vaccine for kids are generally mild

New research shows that the risk of getting myocarditis is greater from Covid infection than from the vaccine.

How to expertly manage your child’s food allergies during events and holidays—and have peace of mind

As a mom of two children with severe food allergies, big gatherings can bring added stress.

What not to say when your friend has breast cancer (and what to say instead)

When a friend comes to us with bad news, we often struggle to find the right words. When a friend confides that they’ve just received a breast cancer diagnosis, we might struggle to find any words at all.

The Covid vaccine does not affect fertility, but getting Covid does, study shows

We fact-checked the myths surrounding the Covid vaccine and fertility so you can make the most informed choices for your family.

Wait, you can get pregnant on birth control?

TL;DR: Yes.

Science confirms you are a different person after giving birth

Research tells us that a lot of change happens when we choose to have babies, and that a mother is not the same person she was before having children.

What’s the ‘right’ amount of time between pregnancies? It might be shorter than you think

A new study is challenging what we previously thought.

What I didn’t know about CBD for sex (but I’m so glad I do now)

Just like caffeine can be the elixir that helps you start your day, CBD can be the one that helps you finish it.

10 safe sleep guidelines every parent, grandparent and caregiver should know

So you can rest a little easier, mama.

When does morning sickness start?

Although the exact cause of morning sickness is unknown, it is believed to be linked to the drastic hormonal changes that take place in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Giving birth shouldn’t be a death sentence, but for Black moms, this is the reality

For decades, Black mothers and their needs during pregnancy have been ignored and pushed aside.

14 science-backed ways to help prevent SIDS in babies

While there's a lot we don't know about SIDS, there are certain steps to take for SIDS prevention in many cases.

10 tried-and-true ways to induce labor naturally

If you’ve reached full-term in your pregnancy and are ready to try to speed things along by trying to naturally induce your labor at home, we feel you.

Pregnancy after breast cancer: What an expert wants you to know

It's an unfortunate fact that during cancer treatment, chemotherapy can damage and deplete a woman's eggs, making future conception more difficult. However, there are several ways to preserve your fertility or grow your family after cancer.

10 essential ways new moms can support their mental health

The most important thing? To remember that this is just one season of your life.

Childhood vaccination rates continue to plummet since the start of the pandemic

"This leaves many children, especially younger ones, at risk of serious illness from vaccine-preventable diseases, like measles and whooping cough."

5 sex-positive apps we wish we’d had years ago

But we're glad we found them now.