My Pregnancy Was Grueling. Why Was My Wellbeing Dismissed?
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When I found myself single in my mid-30s living in New York City, I was still undecided about whether I wanted to be a mom. However, I really wanted to …
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What Is Pelvic-Floor Therapy? An Expert Explains.
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If you spend time on social media, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered the term pelvic-floor therapy, or pelvic-floor physical therapy. This specialized form of physical therapy has been growing …
Ontario midwives can now give vaccines, prescribe more drugs
Ontario midwives can now prescribe more drugs and administer routine vaccinations, which the provincial government says will reduce the need for additional medical appointments for patients. Health Minister Sylvia Jones …
Baby girl, delivered after Palestinian mother killed in Israeli airstrike, improving in hospital, doctors say
A baby girl delivered from a Palestinian woman who was killed alongside her husband and daughter in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah is stabilizing in hospital after her critical first …
7 Best Postpartum Kits of 2024: Frida, Bodily, and More
Ice is also your friend. “Ice packs that can be used on the perineal area may help decrease swelling related to vaginal delivery,” says Dr. Purdie. “They can also help …
8 Best Nipple Creams of 2024 for a Less Painful Breastfeeding or Pumping Journey
Editor Tip: The squeeze tube is much easier to apply on the go than nipple balms that come in a jar. Throw one of these in the diaper bag and …
Lawsuit claiming Flo Health app shared intimate data with Facebook greenlit as Canadian class action
A Canadian class-action lawsuit accusing a popular fertility tracking app of sending users’ intimate health information — including details about their periods, sex lives and pregnancies — to companies like Facebook without …
10 Best Belly Oils for Pregnancy: Dermatologist Recommendations
Key Ingredients: Jojoba seed oil, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, argan oil, meadowfoam seed oil, squalane, Centella asiatica, shea butter, rose flower extract, coconut oil, French marine algae Frequently Asked …
Amid violence and lack of critical aid, pregnant women in Gaza are at particular risk: UN
As often as she can, Rola Baker tries to speak with her family in Gaza through a shaky internet connection from her home in Moncton, N.B. Her two brothers, three …
25 Gifts for New Moms in 2023 That’ll Make Motherhood A Little Easier
Unless you’ve already experienced bringing a little one into this world, figuring out what the best gifts for new moms, or new parents in general, is probably a very tall …