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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.

Viji Natarajan
October 2 2016

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.

Shannon M. Clark, M.D.
September 7 2016

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.

Sarah Bivens
August 29 2016

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.

Kristin McGee
August 14 2016

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...

Anna Glezer, M.D.
June 23 2016

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....

Liddy Arens
May 4 2016

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...

Shannon M. Clark, M.D.
April 4 2016

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...

Tara Haelle
April 3 2016

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...

Amy Sedgwick
March 18 2016

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...

Kyra Phillips
March 10 2016

The Weird Things That Happen When You Get Pregnant, Explained

Craving pickles actually kinda makes sense.

Leah Vanderveldt
February 27 2016

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."

Anna Gannon
February 23 2016

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...

Hannah Ransom
February 9 2016

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...

Shannon M. Clark, M.D.
January 16 2016