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Pregnancy and Parenthood
Do Postpartum Belly Bands and Wraps Actually Help With Core Recovery?
Experts break down what these products can—and can’t—do for you after giving birth.
By Kathleen Felton
Nothing About a $5K ‘Baby Bonus’ Makes Me Want to Have a Kid
I’m 30, engaged, and a woman. If anyone were to be convinced, it should be me.
By Erica Sloan
What You Need to Know About the Rare Pregnancy Complication 33-Year-Old Influencer ‘Nurse Hailey’ Died From
Plus, the risk factors and warning signs to keep in mind.
By Korin Miller
My Eating Disorder Made Pregnancy Almost Impossible—and It’s Still Messing With Me Postpartum
Seven months after my daughter’s birth, I’m still working to shift my focus and embrace the new skin I’m in.
By Michelle Konstantinovsky
I Had Postpartum Preeclampsia Like Meghan Markle. Here’s What It Was Like
It was a hard diagnosis to wrap my head around as a first-time mom.
By Korin Miller
My Lupus Symptoms Went Away During Pregnancy—but Returned With a Vengeance Postpartum
“I feel like every day I wake up and there’s something new.”
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
We Need to Talk About Maternal Mental Health—Before It’s Too Late
A new study of almost 200,000 women proves that moms are not okay.
By Deena Margolin and Kristin Gallant
Hoda Kotb Is Ready for Her ‘Joy’ Era
At 60, the longtime morning show host moved to the suburbs, leaned into mom life, and started a business. And she couldn’t be happier.
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak
What to Know About Bleeding During Pregnancy
It can sometimes be normal—and other times, cause for concern.
By Lisa McCarty
Motherhood on Mushrooms: Microdosing Psilocybin Helped Me Cope with Parenting Stress
I tried to find calm, one tiny dose at a time.
By Jill Di Donato
15 RSV Symptoms in Babies All Caregivers Should Be Aware of Right Now
Plus, when to seek urgent care for a sick child.
By Korin Miller and Ashley Abramson
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What You Really Need to Know About the RSV Vaccine for Fall 2024
If you’re pregnant, have a baby, or are 60+, you should be paying attention to this virus.
By Ashley Abramson
My Baby Was Hospitalized With RSV After a Relative Kissed Him at a Party
You never think your child is going to be in that small percentage of serious cases.
By Kathleen Felton
8 Things to Know About Femita Ayanbeku, the Paralympian Who Qualified for Paris 6 Months After Giving Birth
She shares with SELF how she got started running at 23, her training modifications while pregnant, and why retirement is looking less likely.
By Cindy Kuzma
Hot mama
How to Feel Horny Again as a New Mom
Remember that you won’t be sexless and covered in spit-up forever.
By Kathleen Felton
The Olympic Village Will Have a Nursery for the First Time Ever This Year
It’ll be one less thing athlete parents need to think about as they compete in Paris.
By Taylor Dutch
Are My Nipple Bumps Normal or Something to Worry About?
Asking for my areolae.
By Korin Miller and Patia Braithwaite
How to Cope If Pregnancy Is Messing With Your Body Image
All the physical changes—and newfound attention—can bring up a lot of complicated feelings.
By Cassie Shortsleeve
How 4 Pro Athletes Balance Parenthood With Big Olympic and Paralympic Dreams
A solid base of support is key—along with the confidence to tap into it for what you need.
By Cindy Kuzma
What My First Time Having Sex After Giving Birth Felt Like
It absolutely took longer than six weeks to get back in the groove.
By Julia Ries
Anne Hathaway Doesn’t Want to ‘Feel Ashamed’ of Her Past Miscarriage
“It’s really hard to want something so much and to wonder if you’re doing something wrong.”
By Jenna Ryu
What to Know If You Have Psoriatic Arthritis and (Might) Want to Get Pregnant
Experts say having a loose plan in place before you start trying can go a long way.
By Carolyn L. Todd
5 Ways Pregnancy Can Affect Hidradenitis Suppurativa (or Vice Versa)
The good news is that your symptoms could actually improve when you are pregnant.
By Amy Norton
6 Ways to Feel a Little Better During Your First Trimester
The early days of pregnancy are a wild ride. Here’s your mini guide to navigating it all.
By Tiffany Ayuda
Britney Spears Says Being ‘Watched From Every Corner’ Fueled Her Postpartum Depression
In her memoir, “The Woman in Me,” she wrote that constant public scrutiny made her feel isolated and afraid.
By Jenna Ryu