Health

Amy Schumer shares an emotional Instagram post about her husband
"We want to encourage parents and people to give themselves the gift of information so people can function to the best of their abilities and remove any stigma that comes with autism."

There were 60,000 fewer births last year because of the pandemic—and it matters
Not only do we have a society in which people are suffering and dying unjustly every day, we have a society that makes people not want to have children.

My son was diagnosed with a rare disease at 5 months old—this is our fight
And even with this weight bearing down on us, we see the light at the edges.

When it comes to miscarriages, it’s time to stop telling women to ‘just try again’
A new paper suggests that miscarriages are poorly misunderstood—and the way medical professionals respond to them is part of the problem.

Whitney Cummings wants to change the way we talk about vaginas
She's partnered with Annovera birth control, and we got an exclusive video interview to learn more.

Climate change harms moms and babies—but we can do something about it right now
Climate change is a factor in worsening Black maternal health, but there's a solution.

If we want to end racial disparities for moms and babies, we need to invest in our children—today
Women and children are dying needlessly. If we want to save lives in the future, we need to act now.

4 lies I believed about morning sickness—before I had it myself
If you've never had morning sickness before, here's the DL on what it's really like.

Kids can get free meals through next school year
The United States Department of Agriculture has extended its universal free lunch program through the 2021-2022 school year.

Irregular periods may be a COVID-19 vaccine side effect
While the vaccines are safe, a group of women researchers are trying to learn more about their effect on menstrual cycles.

A lot of people are talking about blood clots and birth control right now
The J&J vaccine pause opened up a social media dialogue about blood clot risks with hormonal birth control.

Serena Williams says she wasn’t planning for daughter Olympia to begin tennis lessons so young
The superstar athlete revealed the real inspiration for enrolling her toddler in tennis lessons: the COVID-19 pandemic.

Can you get a tattoo while pregnant? Here’s everything you need to know
Tattoos are like babies: They are worth the wait.

FDA approves new ADHD drug for kids, the first in over a decade
Qelbree is not a stimulant or controlled substance, like nearly all other ADHD drugs.

It’s true—you can get pregnant if you’re already pregnant
Just when you thought pregnancy couldn't be more fascinating...

How to cope with postpartum hair loss
The why, the how—and the what to do about it.

Cath on experiencing postpartum depression as a mental health professional
After my son was born, all I wanted was sleep. But I was scared of closing my eyes for fear of something happening to him during that time. I couldn’t shut my mind off from all the irrational thoughts running through it.

Maren Morris slams ‘snap back’ culture + it’s something every mom should hear
"The pressure we put on mothers to 'snap back' is insurmountable and deeply troublesome," the country star says.

New data shows a huge drop in HPV infections among young women and girls
The CDC says herd immunity may now be protecting even those who haven't received the HPV vaccine.
