Can Living in the U.S. Increase Your Risk of Preterm Birth?
Women in the U.S. are more likely to give birth early compared to women in other developed nations. What makes the U.S. different?
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Pregnancy Apps and Online Spaces Fail to Support Individuals Grieving a Pregnancy Loss – Here’s What to Do About It
Society largely stigmatizes and dismisses pregnancy loss by not treating it as a loss that deserves to be grieved
New Moms Are Busy Checking on Their Babies. But Is Anyone Checking on Them?
A recent survey shows that new moms may need support
Iron Deficiency Anemia Can Cause Serious Problems for Pregnant Moms and Their Babies
This common condition can lead to postpartum depression and development problems in children if left untreated
When Postpartum Depression Hit, I Heard Only the Lies My Depression Told Me
As a pharmacist, I understand medications for depression but I still believed I was too defective for medicine to fix
Women Say California Insurer Makes It Too Hard to Get Drug for Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression affects 1 in 8 new mothers in the United States
Being Pregnant Was Wonderful. And Overwhelming.
Admitting that everything wasn't perfect helped me get the support I needed
My Parents Dismissed My Anxiety. Now I’m Helping My Daughter Work Through Hers.
By giving my child the tools she needs to thrive, the hurt child in me is finally healing
Pregnant Women’s Brains Show Troubling Signs of Stress – but Feeling Strong Social Support Can Break Those Patterns
Just feeling that there's someone out there she can count on can help a mom-to-be
Working as a Rainbow Doula Lets Me Be Myself
I love creating a safe space in the birthing room, empowering my LGBTQ+ clients and advocating for them during the birth process.
Vaccines During and After Pregnancy
A pregnant woman should get vaccinated against whooping cough and flu during each pregnancy to protect herself and her baby, with immunity for the first few months of life.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Closing the Racial Gap in Breastfeeding
More Black mothers are choosing to breastfeed and changing the narrative around breastfeeding in the Black community.
My Journey From the NICU to Postpartum Depression and Back to Health
I was grieving a birth experience and suffering PTSD, but I believed I needed to do it all on my own.
How A Single Obsession Led to My Hospitalization for Postpartum Psychosis
My thoughts started spiraling out of control, and I wondered if I was like one of the women who could hurt their babies.
I Thought My Postpartum Pain Was Normal, But It Wasn't
The pain was unbearable. Was this how every woman felt after giving birth?
New Moms & Babies Are Leaving Maternity Wards Earlier Than Usual Due to Coronavirus
Here's what you need to know about the COVID-19 pandemic causing moms and newborns to leave the maternity ward earlier than usual.
Battling Postpartum Depression Feels Different When You’re Black
To provide better postpartum care for Black women, we must look at the unique ways life impacts them.
When My Breasts Didn't Work, I Nursed My Baby Anyway
I wish someone had had the foresight and compassion to explain I was showing all the risk factors for breast hypoplasia.
I Survived Postpartum Depression, Now I Support Other Struggling Moms
Sadly, in November 2013, my beloved father-in-law passed away from cancer. Two days later, I discovered I was pregnant.
How My Struggle to Breastfeed Led to Postpartum Anxiety
I'd always been a good student and so of course, I wanted to get breastfeeding right. But it was challenging and affected my mental health greatly.
Coronavirus Came to My Hometown, and I Wanted to Know How to Stay Safe
When COVID-19 was diagnosed in writer Jaimie Seaton’s small New England town, she asked experts how she and other mothers can protect themselves.
The Surprising Mental-Health Consequences of General Anesthesia During Birth
A new study finds a strong link between general anesthesia and postpartum depression.
