10 Things About Postpartum Depression Your Ob-Gyn Wishes You Knew
Postpartum depression can affect a new mom with symptoms like insomnia, irritability, and difficulty bonding.
10 Surprising Reasons You’re Not Getting Pregnant
Sometimes the reason you can't get pregnant isn't so obvious. Here are some reasons you may have a hard...
Hundreds of American Women Die in Childbirth Every Year—But Why?
The story of one neonatal nurse offers some clues to what’s wrong with our maternity-care system.
If You’re Pregnant, You Should Be Eating WAY Less Sugar—Here’s Why
If you're pregnant, please consider cutting back—way back—on the sugar-sweetened beverages because it can lead to health issues for your...
5 Signs Your Hospital Will Probably Give You a C-Section
Nearly one in three women give birth by Cesarean—and about half of those may be avoidable. A new study reveals...
Your Beauty Products Could Be Sabotaging Your Fertility—Here’s How
What you put on your skin could affect more than just your skin. It could also affect your fertility, according...
Fenugreek and 7 Other Natural Ways to Increase Your Breast Milk Supply
Breastfeeding moms have been talking about the many fenugreek benefits on milk supply for generations, but it's not just
6 Essential Oils to Try If You Have Morning Sickness
Essential oils and aromatherapy are growing in popularity for all sorts of conditions and ailments, so it's no surprise many...
This Is What Getting Your Tonsils—or Appendix—out Does to Your Fertility
Believe it or not, these surgeries may raise your fertility down the road, says science.
8 Secrets No One Tells You About Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
These are the little things that every new mom realizes, but no one really talks about.
If You Drink This Type of Water During Pregnancy, Your Child’s IQ Could Suffer
Most Americans are regularly exposed to this chemical on a daily basis.
Yes, Human Breast Milk Could Be the Next Big Superfood—Here’s Why
We're all in favor of breastfeeding—for babies. Now a food tech start-up is betting on it being good for adults...
This Popular Men’s Fashion Trend Could Be Behind Lower Sperm Counts
Sperm counts have dropped — could your favorite jeans be to blame?
The Science Behind All Those Bizarre Pregnancy Cravings
Pickles, peanut butter, and even paper. Your taste buds can get pretty strange during pregnancy. Here are some of...
Chewing Gum Is a MUST for C-Section Patients, Says New Study
Time to stock up!
This Pregnant Surgeon Didn’t Know She Had a Life-Threatening Condition Until It Was Almost Too...
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) affects approximately 900,000 people annually, but the symptoms of these blood clots can be stealthy. Even...
Everything You Need to Know About Freezing Your Eggs
Even if you know you want to have kids someday, that doesn't mean now is the right time. Egg freezing...
9 Myths New Moms Should Stop Believing ASAP
On top of the normal physical challenges of having a baby, new moms often believe myths that only add undue...
Ditch Your Biological Clock—Science Says Older Moms Are Better Parents
Promising findings for women who had their kids at 35 and older.
Is It Morning Sickness or Hyperemesis Gravidarum? 8 Signs to Watch For
Some 70 to 80 percent of pregnant women have morning sickness during their first trimester, but some 5 percent get...
11 Surprising Facts About Fertility That Ob-Gyns Wish You Knew
Ob-gyns reveal important things you should know if you want to get pregnant.
This Is Your Brain on Ovulation
Think ovulation time is just another day or two of the month? You'd be surprised how much more is going...
7 Thoughts Every Woman Has When the Pregnancy Test Is Finally Positive
As a woman hoping to conceive, you might dreamily imagine that you'll see the pregnancy test turn positive and instantly...
8 Silent Signs of Gestational Diabetes
It’s easy to write them off as common pregnancy complaints, but these key symptoms could suggest gestational diabetes.
8 Miscarriage Myths It Can Be Harmful to Believe
Miscarriage is a much more common and complicated event than many people understand. It isn't a result of stress, exercise,...
Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness Pregnant Women Swear By
Stop the queasies, stat.
7 Silent Signs of Infertility Every Couple Should Know
Your cramps, his orgasms and zits(!) are surprisingly common early signs of infertility
8 Infertility Myths You Can Stop Worrying About
No, nerves are not keeping you from getting pregnant, yes your man can wear briefs, and others baby-making falsehoods we...
