Health

I don’t need my barista to ask if I want more children

She doesn’t know what I am going through, and no woman should have to be continually put in a position to defend or explain her reproductive health with total strangers.

Men aren’t typically part of fertility conversations—until something goes wrong

But it’s time to rewrite that narrative.

Bookmark these virtual support groups on your TTC journey

PSA: You don’t even have to contribute to feel supported.

A woman who had 18 miscarriages is raising her miracle baby

At 48, Louise Warneford finally gave birth to her rainbow baby.

5 ways to add protein to your pregnancy diet

Protein is crucial for your baby's growth and for your health.

5 tips to combat pregnancy fatigue

Here's how to deal with exhaustion during pregnancy.

5 dangers of pregnancy dehydration

This is what can happen when your water level drops.

7 ways to lower blood pressure during pregnancy

No medications needed, just a couple of lifestyle changes.

Yoga Moves To Avoid After Giving Birth

7 moves that may not be safe postpartum.

Postpartum night sweats: Also known as your own private summer

Although annoying, postpartum night sweats are common and usually not a cause for alarm.

‘Geriatric pregnancy’ isn’t an offensive term

It's time to examine our overall attitude toward aging.

Pregnancy apps can help in the maternal mortality crisis. But surveys show they’re failing women

Pregnancy apps should be a lifeline—but they lack much-needed postpartum support.

5 important reasons to practice postpartum rest, according to a midwife

Know this: Treating the first 40 days after birth as sacred may help reduce postpartum depression.

These under-the-radar-issues are all too common during postpartum recovery

Pregnancy and childbirth can be an amazing experience for women, but it can also cause some intimate issues postpartum.

10 unexpected reasons new moms feel so tired—and what to do about it

1. Recovery from birth takes a long time

I used to wish for ‘healthy kids’—then my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

I remain in disbelief of the way I have been living, the behaviors that have become normal, since his diagnosis.

Parents who play with their kids are more creative in the workplace, study finds

Yep, even more research shows how supporting working parents is good for business.

When everyone but you is getting pregnant

Be gentle with yourself.

These are the actual chances of getting pregnant each month

Plus expert tips on how to boost your chances.

10 foods to increase sperm count, according to a dietitian

If you're looking to boost sperm count and fertility while trying to conceive, make sure your partner knows about these foods.