childbirth

Should you be harvesting your colostrum? Moms are extracting ‘liquid gold’ from their nipples before their babies are even born

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Should you be harvesting your colostrum? Moms are extracting ‘liquid gold’ from their nipples before their babies are even born

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

Good news, bro: You’re likely to live longer if your sister does this

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Good news, bro: You’re likely to live longer if your sister does this

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

Women are less likely to give birth prematurely if their husbands have a good attitude

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Women are less likely to give birth prematurely if their husbands have a good attitude

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

Exclusive | I lost over 100 lbs. without skinny jabs — and I ate more potato chips in that time than I did my whole life

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Exclusive | I lost over 100 lbs. without skinny jabs — and I ate more potato chips in that time than I did my whole life

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

I was 35 weeks pregnant when I felt a ‘pop’ — the scary health condition that required emergency double surgery

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I was 35 weeks pregnant when I felt a ‘pop’ — the scary health condition that required emergency double surgery

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

Mom gives birth to a whopping 13-pound baby boy, smashing hospital record: ‘How many years was he in there?’

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Mom gives birth to a whopping 13-pound baby boy, smashing hospital record: ‘How many years was he in there?’

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

I was rushed to the hospital with appendicitis — but I gave birth to a baby boy

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I was rushed to the hospital with appendicitis — but I gave birth to a baby boy

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

Woman rushed to hospital with appendicitis, gets shock of her life: ‘He just came out of nowhere’

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Woman rushed to hospital with appendicitis, gets shock of her life: ‘He just came out of nowhere’

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

This company wants you to have an orgasm during childbirth — they even have a vibrator for it, here’s why

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This company wants you to have an orgasm during childbirth — they even have a vibrator for it, here’s why

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

Exclusive | Why these moms all used weed while pregnant — despite studies showing serious health risks for their babies

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Exclusive | Why these moms all used weed while pregnant — despite studies showing serious health risks for their babies

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

Beware these 2 conditions that can lead to dangerous postpartum bleeding

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Beware these 2 conditions that can lead to dangerous postpartum bleeding

As if giving birth isn’t difficult enough, about 14 million women each year lose a significant amount of blood within 24 hours of delivery. “Because a mother’s entire blood volume can pass through the uterus in just eight to 11 minutes at term, heavy bleeding can escalate rapidly,” Dr. Kameelah Phillips, a board-certified OB/GYN and … Read more

I delivered my grandson in the back of my daughter’s car — but then something unexpected happened

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I delivered my grandson in the back of my daughter’s car — but then something unexpected happened

A proud grandma says she is ‘thrilled’ after helping deliver her daughter’s baby in the backseat of her car — and also saving his life. Sonja Cook, 46, was letting Shelby and her partner Ryan Butler, 32, and three other children into her house when she heard her daughter shout ‘it’s coming’ from the backseat … Read more

Newborn dies after mother uses home-birthing pool promoted by Instagram influencer

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Newborn dies after mother uses home-birthing pool promoted by Instagram influencer

A newborn baby died after her mother delivered her using a home-birthing pool hired from “freebirth” Instagram influencer Emily Lal, a coroner has found. The findings made in the Coroners Court of Victoria say it is “unlikely” the baby girl would have died had she been born in a hospital setting, or if the home birth had occurred with appropriate midwife … Read more

Cancer survivor whose uterus was surgically repositioned inside her gives birth to baby

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Cancer survivor whose uterus was surgically repositioned inside her gives birth to baby

Talk about a labor of love. An Israeli woman has delivered a healthy baby after undergoing a rare procedure that involved relocating her uterus to preserve her fertility during cancer treatments. The operation — performed only a handful of times worldwide — is opening new doors for young women whose fight to survive often shuts … Read more

New IVF technique uses DNA from three people to spare children from genetic diseases — but it’s banned in the US

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New IVF technique uses DNA from three people to spare children from genetic diseases — but it’s banned in the US

Eight children in the UK have been spared from devastating genetic diseases thanks to a new three-person in vitro fertilization technique, scientists from Newcastle University reported on Wednesday. The technique, which is banned in the United States, transfers pieces from inside the mother’s fertilized egg — its nucleus, plus the nucleus of the father’s sperm … Read more

Planned C-sections can increase your child’s risk of these serious conditions

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Planned C-sections can increase your child’s risk of these serious conditions

Today, nearly 1 in 3 births in the United States are performed by cesarean section, and a growing number of those are planned rather than done in response to an emergency. Planned C-sections allow doctors and expecting moms to sidestep some of the unpredictability of labor and offer an attractive amount of convenience and, for … Read more

Exclusive | The rise of ‘boxtox’: Why women are getting Botox in their vaginas after childbirth

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Exclusive | The rise of ‘boxtox’: Why women are getting Botox in their vaginas after childbirth

Last week, “The Valley” star Zack Wickham opened up about his experience with “scrotox” — yes, that’s Botox in the scrotum. But while that down-below neurotoxin treatment is for cosmetic reasons, a growing number of women are turning to intimate Botox in the name of health, all to ease vaginal pain, spasms and other uncomfortable … Read more

Popular artificial sweetener may sabotage fertility: alarming new study

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Popular artificial sweetener may sabotage fertility: alarming new study

No sugarcoating this deflating news. New research in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives is raising concerns about sucralose — a widely used artificial sweetener sold under the brand name Splenda — suggesting it may negatively affect male fertility. New research suggests sucralose — a widely used artificial sweetener — may negatively impact male fertility. Laurentiu … Read more

Myths — and perks — of ‘working out for two,’ according to a pregnant fitness trainer

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Myths — and perks — of ‘working out for two,’ according to a pregnant fitness trainer

Getting to the gym is tough enough — throw a baby bump into the mix, and it can feel nearly impossible. Studies show that many pregnant women fall short of recommended exercise guidelines, thanks in part to outdated myths that make working out while you’re expecting seem risky.  But Alissa Mosca, 33, isn’t sweating the … Read more

I’m a pelvic floor specialist — 5 things I would never do and why you shouldn’t listen to ‘TikTok kegelers’

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I’m a pelvic floor specialist — 5 things I would never do and why you shouldn’t listen to ‘TikTok kegelers’

It’s easy to forget about your pelvic floor — until it starts making life miserable. Like a hammock at the base of your pelvis, these unsung muscles keep your core stable and hold vital organs like your bladder and bowel in place, all while helping with basic bodily functions. The bad news: You’re probably sabotaging … Read more