Maybe every summer is the summer of 69. New research reports that summer is the best season for swimming — and not just in the pool. Turns out that sperm motility may actually be higher at certain times of the year than others, a finding that could lead to changes in guidance for couples trying … Read more
Delia Atenea never considered going under the knife — she’d always been slender, fit and confident in her own skin. But three pregnancies, including two sets of twins, took a toll on her body, leaving her with stretched skin that hung from her belly. Then a friend mentioned Dr. Ryan Neinstein. Atenea scrolled through his … Read more
It was supposed to be peak relaxation. Kate Johnson and her husband, Sean, planned a 10-day ski vacation to Japan early last year. They figured it would be their last big trip for a while since they were trying to get pregnant. A few weeks before boarding the plane, the Hoboken couple found out they … 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
What to expect… when you’re expecting to expect? Social media mamas-to-be are abuzz about “trimester zero,” a pre-pregnancy plan that some experts say is seriously misguided. “Trimester zero is a ‘hot new topic’ in the world of OB and fertility that suggests there’s a critical three-month window before conception where you need to optimize everything — diet, … Read more
It’s a growing problem in relationships. About 1 in 10 couples struggles to get pregnant within a year, which is the clinical definition of infertility. The issue is becoming more common due to delayed parenthood, increased obesity, environmental toxin exposure and underlying health conditions like endometriosis and sexually transmitted infections. Infertility is divided roughly into … Read more
Sex isn’t just a young man’s game. Sexual desire is a driving force in many relationships and a fundamental part of being human — we know that it can vary greatly among individuals. But what we once thought about male sexual desire and when it peaks has completely changed, thanks to new research. Once-held popular … Read more
Oh baby. Pregnancy can come with a lot of ups — a brand new bundle of joy — and downs, like complications and even the possibility of premature birth. But there is one upside to women who get pregnant at certain ages, and it could not only add years to their lives but also improve … Read more
One of the toughest parts of the popular fertility treatment may soon be a thing of the past. Every year, hundreds of thousands of women across the country undergo IVF, a physically and emotionally draining process that involves retrieving multiple eggs from the ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm in a lab. In the weeks … 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
You’ve heard of the rise of “Ozempic babies” — where women who’ve previously struggled with infertility get knocked up on GLP-1s — but new research shows that going off those drugs may have a negative impact on pregnancy. A new study from Mass General Brigham found that women who stopped taking popular GLP-1 medications before … Read more
Tortillas sold in California will soon change forever in hopes that a new ingredient will boost infant health. Beginning New Year’s Day, most tortillas and corn masa products sold in the state will be required to contain folic acid, a vitamin that’s vital to baby health. In 1998, the US required manufacturers to fortify some … Read more
Bills quarterback and dad-to-be Josh Allen was beaming Sunday while discussing wife Hailee Steinfeld’s pregnancy. Speaking to reporters after Buffalo’s thrilling 35-31 rally over the Patriots, the reigning league MVP gushed over the support he and Steinfeld had received since announcing on Friday that they’re expecting their first child. “I’ve known for a long time, … Read more
The internet got a kick out of this. Former Rockette Alina Silver posted a throwback video of her audition for the iconic dance company while seven and a half months pregnant — and it quickly went viral with a combined 11.7 million views on TikTok and Instagram. Commenters marveled over her astounding accomplishment, calling her “super human,” “badass” … Read more
A little Allen is on the way. Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are expecting their first child, the Hollywood starlet announced on Friday in a video on her “Beau Society” newsletter. In the 24-second clip, along with Steinfeld’s “29 moments I love this year,” Allen, 29, kissed Steinfeld’s stomach as she showed off her baby … Read more
She’s feeling fang-tastic. “The Vampire Diaries” actress Candice King, who is also in the Prime Video thriller “We Were Liars,” just announced her pregnancy with “Yellowjackets” actor Steven Krueger. “It’s getting past the point now where I just look like I ate a really big dinner, so I have some explaining to do,” King, 38, … Read more
“Forever chemicals” may have yet another health strike against them. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are found in thousands of everyday products, including nonstick cookware, food packaging, waterproof clothing and more. These manmade chemicals, which repel oil, water and stains, have been linked to higher risks of several kinds of cancer, liver and immune system … Read more
Something doesn’t smell so great for moms to be. There are tons of studies that show that what you eat while pregnant can affect your unborn baby, contributing to everything from stress to intelligence. But new research has found that certain smells may actually affect your future child’s health — and put them more at … Read more
Today, many women are forgoing old-fashioned traditions like getting married or having kids for various reasons. However, one Gen X woman opened up in a series of TikTok videos about her decision not to start a family and how it affects her today. Nadiya Bekar, 53, is an award-winning beauty expert and the founder of … Read more
Pete Davidson is one step closer to fatherhood. The “Saturday Night Live” alum, 32, attended his pregnant girlfriend Elsie Hewitt’s bunny-themed baby shower over the weekend, where the couple shared a passionate kiss in Hewitt’s Instagram post that documented the event. In one video, Hewitt, 29, and her friends lined up at a table and … Read more