Health

Pregnant women about to give birth need COVID-19 testing

As many as 1 in 8 moms are asymptomatic.

Trainer tips for working out at home when you don’t have much room

2. Use small items already in your home.

Considering relactation in the midst of formula shortages? A midwife explains what you need to know

It is possible to start breastfeeding again, but it requires a large commitment.

Microsoft is giving an extra 12 weeks of paid leave to parents because of coronavirus

Parents said school closures changed their lives and their employer listened.

Coronavirus has changed birth + postpartum forever

It shouldn't take a global pandemic to change the way our country supports women, but since it did, let's hope these changes stick.

Everything we know (so far) about giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic

So far, it does not appear that COVID-19 can be transmitted from a pregnant woman to her fetus.

Rachael on how she tried to ignore her postpartum depression

Eventually I found the courage to leave with my daughter-to claim my motherhood back, my daughter back, myself back.

I tested positive for COVID-19—life is paused completely, until further notice

Even though we have made it through more than half of our mandatory quarantine already, I'm terrified by the thought of leaving again—even when I'm cleared to.

The year without graduation: To the class of 2020

What you're experiencing is called grief. Here's what a grief counselor has to say to you.

Babies in this hospital are wearing tiny face shields to protect them during the pandemic

The nurses came up with the idea for a very specific reason.

Black women will suffer the most if forced to give birth alone

For black mothers, the need for support during birth is even greater. Black women are 2.5 times more likely to die in childbirth than white women—at least in part because of institutional racism.

One day, all of this will be over

For the rest of our lives, this is a defining moment we will look back on when we need evidence of our strength.

Easter trees are bringing a much-needed dose of cheer to families in isolation

Why parents are digging out Christmas decor and repurposing it for Easter.

Richelle on trying and failing to will her prenatal depression away

"I was ashamed that I was struggling with depression instead of experiencing pure joy, but I was not alone. You are not alone, and there is nothing shameful about it."

Here’s how to make DIY face masks with what already you have at home

For every skill level, mama.

7 expert tips for co-parenting through the coronavirus pandemic

It's all about communication, mama.

5 early signs of autism I didn’t know about at first

I know now that my daughter and I are not alone—and we never were.

10+ free at-home workouts & fitness apps to get you moving, mama

Meet your 2020 fitness goals in your living room.

This mama is building coronavirus ventilators from old breast pumps

Mom Brandi Gerstner (with fellow engineers) hacked her old pump for a new purpose.

These pregnant ER nurses share an important message about coronavirus

"Our babies came to work for you! Stay home for them!"