Health

Will I poop in labor?

What happens during a C-section? A midwife answers your FAQs

The unknown can be scary, but knowledge is empowering.

Dancing during labor

Who knew dancing could be great for preparing to give birth?

Battling breast cancer: For your family and yourself

“When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, the first thing you think…

Feeling the call of motherhood—and the magic of pregnancy

“It wasn’t until we went for the first ultrasound that it really…

Sarah on clawing her way out of the postpartum depression darkness

"I’m not free from anxiety and depression yet."

COVID vaccine testing for pregnant people and children could start in January

And pregnant people may not need to wait to start getting the vaccine.

Gained weight during the pandemic? Yeah, we all have

This article is the warm, non-judgmental hug you need.

Jeanette on getting help for postpartum depression, anxiety and intrusive thoughts

"My husband did the majority of the childcare and while it killed me to see the exhaustion and worry in his eyes, I just didn’t care enough to help."

Study: More than one-third of children with COVID-19 are asymptomatic

New study suggests reported COVID-19 cases are "likely just the tip of the iceberg."

Hate needles? New research shows how to lower vaccine pain by 40%

Hint: It's free and easy.

Planning to see family for Christmas? Here’s when to get tested & start quarantining

The CDC has updated its guidelines.

When will children or pregnant women get a COVID-19 vaccine?

"The window is closing on any chance of getting an approved vaccine for children before next school year."

These nutritional supplements support mamas through pregnancy and beyond

As mamas, we always want to give our babies our all—and that…

Olivia on taking care of a baby while dealing with her husband’s postpartum depression

"I had to do all of these things because shortly after the birth, my husband vanished."

Scotland is officially the first country in the world to make pads and tampons free

1 in 5 girls in the U.S. has missed school because she couldn't afford menstrual products. It's time the rest of the world catches up to Scotland.

My mother is still waiting to hold her first grandchild

I became a mom without my mom by my side—something I wasn't prepared for and something I will never get back.

Yes, you should wear a mask to Thanksgiving

If you're headed to a Thanksgiving gathering, experts say to mask up. Here's why.

Wow—Pfizer submitted its COVID vaccine for  emergency use authorization

The pharmaceutical company could have the vaccine out as early as next month.

More new moms are thinking of suicide, and society is to blame

Suicidal thoughts and self-harm during and after pregnancy are becoming more common.