There’s been a revolving door of viral social media posts recently promoting the idea that you’ll boost your chances of conceiving if you take GLP-1 weight-loss medications. Unfortunately, the promise of the “Ozempic baby boom” is more myth than reality. While there is some connection between GLP-1s (semaglutide, like Ozempic or Wegovy, or tirzepatide, like … Read more
As more hopeful parents turn to alternative wellness treatments while trying to conceive, a growing menu of fertility-focused support can now be found beyond the doctor’s office, from breath work and meditation classes designed to support reproductive health to Reiki energy healing sessions designed for stress reduction. Of course, always consult with your physician about … Read more
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When New Yorker Kate Hernandez had her baby girl via C-section in 2024, she was so horrified by the lack of care new moms were given that she launched a “white glove” concierge service for postpartum care. Her service sends personal trainers, IV drips and even beauticians direct to new moms’ doors. And she’s just … Read more
New research has found a concerning characteristic in babies that could greatly affect their health down the line. While some gut microbiome can pass in utero, a newborn’s gut microbiome was previously thought to be nearly sterile, mostly acquiring bacteria during birth or via breastfeeding. But new findings may prove otherwise, according to research presented … Read more
A year after the birth of her youngest daughter, Kylie Kelce is doing what she does best: Shattering illusions of womanhood and motherhood from behind her podcast mic. The former athlete and current podcast superstar unleashed the fury of hell — or, more accurately, the fury of a mother of four — as she addressed … Read more
Fewer US women died around the time of childbirth in 2024, a government analysis shows, and provisional data suggests the trend may have continued last year. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday reported that 649 mothers died in 2024 during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. That is down from 669 … Read more
It sounds like something from a science fiction novel, but Alabama officials’ plan to use robots to improve care for rural pregnant women and their babies is real. During a January White House roundtable touting the first grants to states under a new $50 billion rural health fund, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator … Read more
Moms, get pumped for this news. Childbirth brings a plethora of exhausting new responsibilities — but some can affect your health in a good way. New research finds that one task in particular may reduce the likelihood that new moms will experience anxiety and depression later in life. A new study finds that one specific … Read more
Niners Nation got a new, adorable member just in time for San Francisco’s playoff game this weekend. Fred Warner and his wife revealed on Wednesday they’ve officially welcomed their first daughter into the world. Fred Warner and his wife, Sydney, announced the birth of their first daughter in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Instagram/@sydneywarner Sydney … Read more
In a popular TikTok video, a doe-eyed creator named Kurin winces as she angles a syringe toward her (off-camera) nipple. At 38 weeks pregnant with her third child, the self-proclaimed “crunchy” momfluencer is demonstrating how to collect colostrum, or the nutrient-rich “liquid gold” that precedes breastmilk. By using her fingers to press and compress her … Read more
If you’re looking for another reason to appreciate your sister, here’s one with a scientific twist. Research suggests brothers may live longer when their sisters can pull off something extraordinary later in life. But that longevity boost doesn’t seem to extend to spouses — a sign, scientists say, that the benefit comes from genes rather … Read more
Get it together, Dad! Delivering a baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy, also known as preterm birth, is a leading cause of infant mortality and lifelong health complications. Although premature birth is not entirely preventable, new research finds that the confidence and resilience exuded by the pregnant woman’s partner can play a key role in … Read more
How’s this for motivation: One professional chef managed to lose over 100 pounds the old fashioned way — that is, without Ozempic — all while building up her own potato chip business. Keya Wingfield dropped from 245 pounds to 138 pounds since 2021, simply by changing her diet and taking up two key exercises. In … Read more
Nearly at her due date and seemingly healthy, one 27-year-old woman says a bizarre symptom had her rushing to the hospital — where she soon had to undergo an emergency C-section and open-heart surgery. MK Campbell from Texas was 35 weeks pregnant when she awoke to a scary sensation in her chest. “[I] rolled over … Read more
She broke the internet — and a hospital record. New mom Shelby Martin has gone viral after giving birth to the biggest baby to be born at Nashville’s TriStar Centennial Women’s Hospital in more than three years. The Tennessean has shared several photos and videos of her adorable newborn boy, named Cassian, who weighed in … Read more
She’s the mother of all surprises. A British woman who believed she was suffering from appendicitis was stunned when she gave birth to a baby boy in the back of the ambulance. “I was speechless -— I couldn’t believe what had just happened,” new mom Megan Isherwood, 26, told Southwest News Service. “I had no … Read more
A young woman rushed to the hospital with suspected appendicitis ended up giving birth to a baby boy. Megan Isherwood, 26, was rushed to the hospital after suffering severe pains in her right side and vomiting up blood. Doctors at Blackburn Hospital feared she had appendicitis and ordered ultrasound and CT scans. Megan Isherwood was … Read more
Did you ever think, “Lamaze is great, but it sure could be sexier?” With contractions, hospital lighting, guttural screams and a chorus of people urging you to push, childbirth is not typically billed as a pleasurable experience, let alone an orgasmic one. But two companies are coming together — ahem — to change that. Female-founded … Read more
When Tatiana Sanchez became pregnant with her son in 2020, she dealt with severe nausea and constant vomiting, but no treatment seemed to work. The 30-year-old was desperate to find a solution for her hyperemesis gravidarum, the most severe form of nausea and vomiting that’s worse than the usual morning sickness. After exhausting all her … Read more