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A Celebrity Doula On How To Support An Amazing Childbirth
As a doula, I've noticed that more and more mindful partners are getting involved in the pregnancy and birth process. Here are six ways a partner can...
4 Warnings Every Pregnant Woman Hears + Why I'm Ignoring Them
"Childbirth is the most painful experience you will ever have."
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."
A New Study Suggests Antidepressants Can Hurt Fertility. Here's What You Need To Know
Researchers discovered that taking an antidepressant significantly reduced the odds of conceiving. So, if you're currently taking antidepressant...
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...
Why This Photo Of A Woman 24 Hours After Giving Birth Is Going Viral
Breaking news: when a woman gives birth, her stomach doesn't just magically deflate back to its pre-pregnancy state.
Why I'm Opening Up About Struggling With Depression While Pregnant
Change is one of the things I struggle with most. Losing my dad at a young age made me crave stability, sameness, don't-ever-leave-me-ness. In fact,...
Why Everyone Should Consider Adding A Doula To Their Birth Plan
At mindbodygreen, we often talk about the value in having a doula, a non-medical professional who supports women throughout pregnancy and advocates...
I Have Infertility. Here's What I Wish My Pregnant Friends Knew
I am infertile. I have infertility. I am struggling with infertility. There, I’ve said it. It’s out there now.
These Are The First States To Make Birth Control Available Without A Prescription
New year, new laws.
What I've Learned From 3 Miscarriages In 9 Months
“This might be a little uncomfortable,” my doctor said. I put my headphones in and clutched my iPhone, turning the volume up on my white noise app,...
Why I Ate Sushi, Drank Coffee, And Broke Other “Rules” Throughout My Pregnancy
I am a 39-year-old woman who has grown to love good sushi, fine wine, and all the other little luxuries of life.
What I Tell Women Who Are Pregnant & Struggling With Depression
As you may have seen, there’s been a frenzy of media attention around a study published this month in JAMA Pediatrics. The study showed an increased...
7 Reasons I Decided Not To Circumcise My Son
As a mother, childbirth educator, and prenatal yoga teacher, I find circumcision to be one of the biggest areas of conflict and confusion among...
Why Kim Kardashian Is Eating Her Placenta
Celebrities like January Jones, Gaby Hoffmann, and Kourtney Kardashian have been known to sing the praises of eating their own placenta after giving...
What Infertility Is Really Like — From A Man's Point Of View
My wife and I endured a seven-year period filled with six pregnancy losses and a year of infertility.
5 Amazing Things About Pregnancy That You Don't Appreciate Until You Go Through It
I’m a medical doctor, but I’m also an anatomist, with a long-standing interest in embryology, or the study of how embryos develop. It’s a fascinating...
7 Things That Will Help You Have An Amazing Childbirth (Even If Your Last One Wasn't)
I had two great births, so I know how positive the experience can be. But I also know I was lucky. In my work as a therapist, I’ve heard plenty of...
10 Things You Need To Know Today (November 26)
New numbers from the National Institute of Health found that women are consuming more alcohol, while men are drinking less, meaning at least one...
