After years of trying to get pregnant and suffering multiple miscarriages, Laura Orrico, 49, finally has some good news: She’s five months pregnant via in-vitro fertilization. What’s even more astounding is that Orrico, the founder of her own public relations firm and a film and TV actress, who has appeared on “CSI Miami” and “Kevin … Read more
Trying to conceive is not always, ahem, a straight shot. A diagnosis like polycystic ovary syndrome can throw even more curveballs into the mix, but there’s increasing hope for women attempting to have a baby with this medical condition. As Dr. Shaun C. Williams, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist at Illume Fertility, in Norwalk, Conn., described … 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
More than just the “baby blues“, the severe low moods and anxious thoughts of postpartum depression (PPD) affect one in eight women after giving birth — including actress Jennifer Lawrence. Until recently, PPD has often been treated much like other forms of depression, with antidepressants, therapy and lifestyle changes — which can all take quite … Read more
It’s a labor of love. Midwives have been caring for women for centuries — the roots of this work can be traced to the beginning of humanity. About 14,000 midwives now practice in the US. These healthcare professionals have evolved from community healing to training at a graduate level and providing safe, evidence-based and deeply … Read more
No, baby! There are plenty of things women are told not to do while pregnant — but a few of those old-school “rules” have been debunked. Want to take a bath? Exercise? Go for it. Other rules, though, exist for a reason — and one OB-GYN is warning women not to follow a TikToker’s lead … Read more
Turns out, the miracle of life has a killer playlist. According to a new analysis of thousands of Spotify birth-themed playlists, Coldplay, The Beatles, Ed Sheeran and Fleetwood Mac are the go-to artists helping moms push through the pain — and into parenthood. The baby stroller brand iCandy just took a spin through Spotify — … Read more
Women who use Depo-Provera face a higher risk of developing a slow-growing brain tumor, according to a new study that comes as the contraceptive’s maker, Pfizer, faces hundreds of lawsuits claiming that it was aware of the potential risks. Depo-Provera — the brand name for depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) — contains the synthetic progestin hormone, … 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
A video has gone viral and sparked outrage after a mom’s “surprise” stunt at her daughter’s gender reveal backfired, prompting thousands of viewers to call out her behavior as “narcissistic” and attention-seeking. The clip shows a mother, 23, and her 46-year-old husband surrounded by excited friends in their backyard, getting ready to celebrate their baby’s gender reveal. … 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
There’s been lots of talk lately of what babies should — and shouldn’t — consume early in life. Now, here’s another suggestion. A new study proposes that infants weaned off breastfeeding should eat a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet to protect themselves from psychological and developmental conditions that may arise from stress in the womb. “We discovered … Read more
Bo Nix and his wife, Izzy, received some good news before the Broncos quarterback does the New York double dip. The couple announced Friday they are expecting their first child, posting a photo of Bo holding ultrasound photos while they held hands walking. The announcement came two days before Bo and the Broncos face the … Read more
In his search to identify the cause of autism, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. floated a shocking theory this week that links infant circumcision and Tylenol use to autism. “There’s two studies which show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism. It’s highly likely because they were … Read more
Think twice before trusting everything you see on social media, especially when it comes to so-called health hacks. Dr. Jackie Walters, a seasoned OB/GYN and cast member of Bravo’s “Married to Medicine,” is urging people to turn to their doctor — not their feed — for guidance on contraception. “I’m seeing a trend among my … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My brother “Joey” married a woman, “Allie,” who is mentally unstable. Every couple of months, she loses her temper at me or one of my family members. It’s extremely disruptive and upsetting. She has been diagnosed with type 1 bipolar disorder as well as borderline personality disorder. Joey recognizes her behavior is inappropriate … Read more
A “devastated” Jena Sims revealed Monday that she and her husband, five-time major champion golfer Brooks Koepka, are grappling with a pregnancy loss, opening up about the heartbreaking ordeal in a candid Instagram post. “At 16 weeks, we learned that our baby’s heart had stopped beating,” the mother of 2-year-old son Crew began in the … 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
Gabi Metz did exactly what every woman does when she’s preparing for a family. She stopped taking her birth control and waited for her period to return. Only it didn’t. That’s when she looked to the moon. “I’d never had a baby. I was lactating anyway” “If the moon can control oceans, why can’t it affect my body?” she told Kidspot. Concerned … Read more
If you have heartburn, your baby will be born with a lot of hair (29%), and spicy foods induce labor (21%) are some of the top myths Americans believe when it comes to pregnancy. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 parents and parents-to-be, with 250 who are currently pregnant and 250 who are … Read more