How to Deal with Bladder Leakage During and After Pregnancy
A little pregnancy and postpartum pee in the panties is common. Find out how to manage it.
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Postpartum Hemorrhage Is a Deadly Problem
Here’s what you need to know about the leading cause of pregnancy-related death worldwide
Low Progesterone Symptoms
Progesterone is a hormone that regulates many functions in a woman's body. Learn to recognize low progesterone and what you can do about it.
FAQs on Gestational Diabetes
Here’s what you need to know about gestational diabetes, an increasingly common pregnancy diagnosis
Family Planning with a Chronic Health Condition
Here’s what you need to know about shared decision-making and questions to ask your healthcare provider about pregnancy when living with a chronic health condition
How Hormonal Contraception Works
Here’s what you need to know about hormonal birth control
Cómo funciona la anticoncepción hormonal
Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber sobre la anticoncepción hormonal
The Female Reproductive System
From your first menstrual cycle to menopause, here’s a brief look at the female reproductive cycle
Top Facts You Need to Know About Medical Abortion
What is medical abortion? How does it work? Where can you get it?
The Risks of Obesity During and After Pregnancy
Obesity and excess weight can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy for both parent and child — and for people of color, the stakes are the highest
Overall Preterm Birth Rates in the United States Increased Last Year — And They Rose for Women of Color
Race and economic status continue to impact birth outcomes for moms and babies
Why Aren’t Pregnant Women Getting Vaccinated?
Our new survey takes a look at why so many pregnant women are skipping vaccines
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Can Living in the U.S. Increase Your Risk of Preterm Birth?
Women in the U.S. are more likely to give birth early compared to women in other developed nations. What makes the U.S. different?
A Misdiagnosed Ectopic Pregnancy Nearly Sent Me Into Septic Shock
Doctors convinced me my symptoms were connected to my anxiety — and I believed them
Should You Worry About Data From Your Period-Tracking App Being Used Against You?
A 2019 study found that 79% of health apps available through the Google Play store regularly shared user data. The data could conceivably be used in a criminal prosecution.
What’s Behind the US Baby Formula Shortage – and How to Make Sure It Doesn’t Happen Again
The shortage will affect some parents more than others. Not surprisingly, the most affected parents are those on the lowest income.
How Mental Health Affects Your Heart
Stress, depression and anxiety can affect your heart as well as your mind. What’s the connection between mental health and heart disease, and how can you reduce your risk?
I Made a Promise to My Son
In the 10 years since my son died from a treatable condition, I’ve helped pass legislation to save other children — but there’s still work to do
Eczema and Children: What Parents Can Do to Keep Their Kids Healthy
A pediatric dermatologist weighs in on how you can help a child with atopic dermatitis
From Healthy Births to Sustainable Management, 5 Essential Reads on the Fascinating and Complex Vagina
The vagina is a hardworking organ in its own right, with its own ecosystem
How Medical Technology Is Changing Healthcare
What is it? Who’s using it? And how is it being used?
Heart to Heart: How Pregnancy Can Affect Your Heart Health Throughout Your Life
Complications during pregnancy are far from temporary when it comes to your health, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk
Preterm Delivery Puts Moms at Risk, Too
What one woman didn’t know about preterm delivery, heart disease and diabetes almost killed her
Folic Acid and Birth Defects: What’s the Connection?
Why all women of reproductive age should make sure they’re getting enough folic acid