You’ve decided you want to try to get pregnant. You’ve already crunched the numbers, talked to your friends and family, dreamed about names and brainstormed your birth plan. Just as…
When a breastfeeding mom goes back to work, it helps to have a plan. Lactation consultant Kate McLachlan explains a mother's rights under federal law and talks about which employers…
In 2016, a study published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology set off alarm bells that are still reverberating among women’s healthcare providers. Researchers found that from 2000-2014, deaths among…
You’ve just had a baby. Of course you’re tired. Maybe you’re struggling with breastfeeding, and you’re not getting enough sleep. But is your anxiety just a symptom of the baby…
Pregnancy and childbirth are an exciting time for most women. However, like any medical condition it can also be a cause for anxiety. This can be especially true for women…
Many mothers want to make sure they’re breastfeeding correctly. Some have an easier time getting started, whereas others struggle to get their baby to suckle properly or to latch on.…
In this body-conscious society, women often worry about weight gain when they become pregnant. Being overweight or having a body mass index (BMI) that is considered obese adds more concern…
On a sunny Monday morning in August 2018, a speeding car lost control and rammed into a group of people awaiting their bus. Several, including 8-months-pregnant Stephanie Johnson, were rushed…
Anxiety in Americans has risen, according to a recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association that cites finance, family, and health as top stressors. And for women in high-risk pregnancies,…
Ever heard the rumor that you can’t exercise while pregnant? Or how about that sex will hurt your unborn baby? If so, you’re not the only one: It turns out…