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The Hormonal Changes During Pregnancy No One Tells You About
Buckle up, it's gonna be a ride.
I Didn't Feel A Connection With My Baby At Birth. Here's What I Wish Other Moms Knew
Yes, I was "that mom."
The Beauty Routine That Got Me Through 9 Months Of Pregnancy
When you're pregnant you immediately become more aware of what you're putting into and onto your body.
3 Things I Stopped (And Started) Doing As Soon As I Got Pregnant
Mindfulness and wogging may be the keys to a healthy pregnancy!
I Was Ambivalent About Kids, And Then I Got Pregnant. Here's My Advice
You don't have to be jumping for joy about motherhood, and you're not alone.
How Yoga Can Help You Create Intimacy In Your Relationship
Whether you're pregnant or not, this is extremely relaxing.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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 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."
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...
What I've Learned From 3 Pregnancy Losses In 9 Months
It has been a struggle to come to terms with these losses, losses of the potential for life.
7 Reasons I Decided Not To Circumcise My Son
When I became pregnant with our first child, a baby boy, it was a topic that quickly surfaced as something that needed deep attention and discussion.