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What You Really Need To Know About The Study Linking Folate & Autism
Researchers found that in women who had very high levels of folate right after giving birth, the risk of their babies being diagnosed with autism...
I'm A Fertility Doctor. Here's What I Tell My Patients About Getting Pregnant After 40
As soon as it was announced that Janet Jackson is pregnant just two weeks shy of her 50th birthday, I was flooded with questions about how women well...
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....
7 Natural Ways To Relax & Bring Comfort To Your Childbirth
From giving yourself a warm oil massage to meditating during the early stages of labor, here are a few strategies that can help you have a relaxed,...
Are You Missing This Essential Fertility Nutrient?
As a hormone expert and health coach, I find that many women—even the most well-informed health junkies—often don't know they’re lacking an essential...
The One Thing Every Parent-To-Be Should Do Before Having Kids
Most great experiences take preparation and hard work—a birth is no different. Here are some of the many benefits of taking childbirth education...
Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Getting An Epidural: A OB/GYN Explains
I’m an obstetrician-gynecologist and former clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School. Most importantly, I'm a mother of four, all delivered...
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...
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...
The One Factor In Fertility I Wish More People Understood: An OB Explains
Some 12 percent of all infertility cases are the result of a woman weighing too much or too little—and the man’s weight can be a factor, too.
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."
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 I'm Opening Up About Struggling With Depression While Pregnant
To be human, I do believe we have to be willing to be vulnerable and share our stories.
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 Miscarriages In 9 Months
It has been a struggle to come to terms with these losses, losses of the potential for 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...