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Feeling Anxious? Take One Minute To Do This Breathing Exercise
It's so simple.
Want To Stay Happy Throughout Your Pregnancy? Keep These 4 Things In Mind
Move like you love yourself.
5 Ways Ayurveda Can Help Make Pregnancy Easier
A doula explains how Ayurveda can help with different aspects of pregnancy, preparing for birth, and postpartum.
I'm An OB-GYN. Here's Why I Turned To Acupuncture When I Wanted To Get Pregnant
As an doctor and scientist, I used to dismiss acupuncture and alternative therapies — until my fertility journey.
5 Ways To Still Feel Like Yourself When You're Pregnant
Remember to take time for *you* as you prepare to bring another magnificent human being into the world.
7 Tricks I Use To Get Amazing Sleep (Even As A Pregnant Mom)
I've found some tried-and-true recipes for getting the best sleep I possibly can — despite having a toddler and being pregnant with twins.
6 Natural Remedies To Soothe Nausea (Even If You're Pregnant)
#4. Load up on ginger.
I Gave Birth To My First Child At Age 53. Here's How I Made My Dream Happen
Even though it may sound crazy at my age, I never lost hope that it would happen.
Why I Recommend Yoga If You're Having Trouble Getting Pregnant: A Fertility Doctor Explains
In one study, a yoga program significantly lowered anxiety rates by 20 percent in fertility patients.
5 Concerns Of Women Who Are Pregnant After 35 + What I Tell Them: An MD Explains
As a doctor in the reproductive psychiatry and OB/GYN departments at UCSF Medical Center, I've worked with many moms who are considered older (or of...
I'm A Fertility Doctor. Here's What I Tell My Patients About Getting Pregnant After 40
Yes, it's possible. But there are some risks to consider.
5 Things I Always Tell Pregnant Women About Meditating
Most of the time meditation is all about you—relieving your stress along with making you feel good. But now meditation is about you AND your baby....
What Every Woman Should Know About Pregnancy After Age 35
The “advanced maternal age” woman is becoming more and more the typical patient rather than the unicorn she once was. Even so, there's still some...
4 Herbal Remedies That Could Help With Breastfeeding
Many women worry about low production and want to know ways to boost it. Here's what research really shows about effective herbal remedies and other...
What I Wish Every Woman Knew About Quitting The Pill
After nearly a decade of teaching women how to adopt natural birth control, I've seen both the highs and the lows of ditching the Pill. Here's what...
5 Foods To Eat To Boost Your Fertility
Digestion and nutrition play a key role in just about every aspect of our health — including fertility. Dr. Jamie Grifo of the NYU Fertility Center...
The Weird Things That Happen When You Get Pregnant, Explained
Craving pickles actually kinda makes sense.
The Healthy Drink Moms Shouldn't Have While Breastfeeding (But No One Told Me About)
"I’ll never be certain if my baby's symptoms were related to my diet — but I’d rather be safe than sorry."
What Every Woman Should Know When Coming Off Of Hormonal Birth Control
Quitting hormonal birth control can be both exhilarating and terrifying, especially if you're dealing with side effects or trying to find a new method...
I Have Infertility. Here's What I Wish My Pregnant Friends Knew
I've been going through infertility treatments for two years now, but no one has really held back from telling me they're pregnant, asking pregnancy...