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pregnancy
What I Wish Every Couple Knew Before Starting IVF: An OB/GYN Gets Real
Whether a couple goes through just one cycle or five, the experience of in vitro fertilization (IVF) can significantly affect an otherwise stable and...
After My Third Pregnancy Loss At 36, I Thought Things Couldn't Get Worse...
It’s true that you never know your limits until they’re tested.
Pregnant? 11 Things You Can Stop Worrying About Right Now
Worry is a normal response to the uncertainties of pregnancy, as well as to caring deeply about our babies.
7 Ways French Women Do Childbirth & Breast-Feeding Differently
Here is what I’ve noticed about how women in France approach childbirth and breastfeeding.
The Hormone-Free Birth Control Method No One Talks About (It's Not An IUD)
What's it really like to use "fertility awareness" as birth control? If you listen to popular opinion, you're probably thinking the following: It's...
Why A Doula's Worth The Money
Six reasons having a doula can improve your pregnancy, labor and journey into motherhood.
9 Women On What Happened When They Went Off Hormonal Birth Control
It's helpful to know what you might encounter when you say goodbye to the pill.
Pregnant? 5 Natural Skin Care Ingredients To Treat Your Body Right
Not only is skin your largest organ, but much of what we put on it ends up in our blood stream, meaning it can also be found in your baby's.
5 Affirmations I Used Every Day For A Blissful, Stress-Free Pregnancy
Release the old, welcome the new, and surround yourself with positivity.
Can You Do Yoga While Pregnant? Here's Your Guide To Practicing Safely
Here are the do's and don'ts.
How I Finally Became A Mother At 42 — Without IVF
I was 41 years old when my husband and I started seriously talking about having kids
7 Ayurvedic Tips To Alleviate The Postpartum Blues
The science places emphasis on the first 42 days after birth
10 Of The Healthiest Foods To Eat When You’re Pregnant
If you’re pregnant, you’re probably all too familiar with what foods to avoid — shellfish, unpasteurized cheese, and deli meats that may carry...
7 Simple Healthy Habits For Pregnant Women
Since what goes into your body is crucial to the healthy development of your baby, it’s important to eat healthy even before you're pregnant.
5 Lessons I've Learned From 3 Lost Pregnancies
What I learned in the months following my last pregnancy loss.
An 11-Pose Prenatal Yoga Sequence For A Blissful Birth
Get your body ready for birth.
10 Things I Wish More People Knew About Maternal Health Worldwide
Ten years ago, I began working as a maternal health advocate to draw attention to the millions of mothers and newborns who die each year during...
What Every Woman Should Know About Getting Pregnant After The Pill
Birth control pills are one of the most effective means of preventing pregnancy, which is why it is such a popular method of contraception. But...
This Is What Women Really Look Like After Giving Birth
Empowering photos ahead.
10 Practices To Experience Childbirth As A Spiritual Journey
Birth is a sacred, spiritual journey to welcome a child into the world.