Childbirth

Is Tokophobia Keeping You From Fulfilling Your Family Goals?

Health
Rachel Carter

It’s natural to feel some trepidation around pregnancy. Whether you’re expecting or thinking about becoming pregnant, you likely have some level of ...

Major cause of maternal mortality diagnosed too late. Here’s why.

Health
Rachel Carter

A leading cause of maternal mortality often goes unnoticed. By the time it’s diagnosed, it’s sometimes too late to stem the damage.  ...

Incorrect RSV shots given to 128 pregnant women and 25 babies, CDC says

Health
Rachel Carter

What is RSV? Here’s what we know about RSV vaccines and drugs. What to know about new drugs and vaccines coming for ...

Black women are less likely to receive epidurals during labor. Here’s why.

LifeStyle
Olivia Martin

A new study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology looked at the link between structural racism and a lower use of pain-relieving epidurals ...

I Almost Died Giving Birth — Twice. This Is The Lifesaving Knowledge I Wish I’d Had.

Health
Rachel Carter

After I almost bled out during the delivery of my first child due to postpartum hemorrhage, or PPH, I had nightmares about ...

Family’s Unhinged Response To Their Baby’s Name Leaves New Mom & Dad Stunned

Health
Rachel Carter

As parenting mores change, older generations are slowly but surely starting to learn that commenting on child-rearing is a no-no. If only that ...

Actress announces 4th baby with Matthew Koma

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Sarah Wilson

Hilary Duff has a holiday surprise for her fans: a baby announcement! The “How I Met Your Father” star and husband Matthew ...

I knew the risks of having a baby at 45. I wasn’t ready.

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

In the darkness I maneuvered my body out of bed. I had been up a long time, well before the birds now ...

Can you dye your hair while pregnant?

Health
Rachel Carter

Green-haired doctor goes wild at virtual NBA game At Children’s Wisconsin, Dr. David Margolis’ patients dye his hair green before Milwaukee Bucks ...