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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...
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
To be human, I do believe we have to be willing to be vulnerable and share our stories.
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
It has been a struggle to come to terms with these losses, losses of the potential for life.
Why I Ate Sushi, Drank Coffee, And Broke Other “Rules” Throughout My Pregnancy
This pregnancy martyrdom was making me miserable.
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...
