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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

What I Wish Health Care Providers Knew About Postpartum

Intrusive thoughts and images are common among pregnant and postpartum parents, often graphic and disturbing, but they are treatable.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis'

A peer-led support group for women with gynaecological health conditions has been established to combat stigma and loneliness.
fromBoston.com
6 hours ago

This pro runner finished the Boston Marathon at 22 weeks pregnant

Hauger-Thackery shared photos of her 'bump friendly' race kit and wrote that she would be 'listening to the bod more than ever before.'
Running
#reproductive-rights
Cancer
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

I should have been bonding with my new baby instead I was fighting for my life'

The Independent provides crucial reporting on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

GP laughed at woman with debilitating condition that sparked uncontrollable rage'

The Independent provides critical journalism on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
fromDaily Mom magazine
21 hours ago
Parenting

The Work Day Schedule For Stay At Home Mom

Working from home with kids requires survival strategies rather than perfect balance or multitasking mastery.
#maternal-mortality
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Maternal mortality rises in US aid-dependent countries under Republican presidents, study shows

Republican presidencies correlate with increased maternal mortality due to reduced global family planning aid, impacting women's health worldwide.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Maternal mortality rises in US aid-dependent countries under Republican presidents, study shows

Republican presidencies correlate with increased maternal mortality due to reduced global family planning aid, impacting women's health worldwide.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced that Donna Ockenden would lead an independent investigation into maternity care at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, emphasizing the need for transparency and family involvement.
UK news
#maternal-health
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Improving maternal health; Expanding access for disabled Americans; and more

The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes through enhanced telehealth services and technology access for expecting mothers.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Women almost 150 times more likely to die from maternal sepsis in Africa than Europe

Women in sub-Saharan Africa are 150 times more likely to die from maternal sepsis than mothers in developed nations due to inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure in maternity wards.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Improving maternal health; Expanding access for disabled Americans; and more

The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes through enhanced telehealth services and technology access for expecting mothers.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Women almost 150 times more likely to die from maternal sepsis in Africa than Europe

Women in sub-Saharan Africa are 150 times more likely to die from maternal sepsis than mothers in developed nations due to inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure in maternity wards.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Do less, ask for more: How to make life easier as a working parent

Transitioning back to work after parental leave is challenging, but proactive planning and communication with employers can ease the process.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

For decades, work was designed around a fiction, that of the 'neutral' worker, an abstract individual assumed to be fully available, consistent, rational, and unaffected by bodily constraints. But this neutrality was never real.
Women
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

France makes reusable period products free for young women

France's social security will reimburse reusable menstrual products for women under 26 or in poverty, aiding 6.7 million people.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

For Great Sex, IUDs Beat the Pill

Among sexually active women who use contraception, 21 percent take birth control pills, while far fewer—13 percent—rely on intrauterine devices (IUDs). Women can assess which of the dozen methods is best for them by talking with family planning counselors at Planned Parenthood and other contraception providers.
Health
fromQueens, NY Patch
4 days ago

FDNY Firefighters Save Baby After Peforming Emergency NYC Home Birth

Firefighter Jeffrey Jovin, a former paramedic with experience assisting in childbirth, realized the newborn wasn't breathing and had no pulse. Jovin immediately began CPR as another member assisted with ventilation until EMS arrived.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
6 days ago

ICE Is Ignoring Woman's Life-Threatening Ovarian Cyst-and Her Condition Is Getting Worse

For over a month, my office has been going back and forth with ICE officials about Andrea's condition. We have been ignored, put off, and frankly, lied to about the treatment she has received while in detention.
US politics
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 week ago

Obstetrics in Nanakuma / Yoshitaka Suzuki and Associates

The design combines various methods to create a geography of diverse atmospheres, evoking sensations akin to walking through city streets or natural terrain.
Design
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trump has turned Title X upside down: from a contraception program into a pro-natalist machine | Moira Donegan

The Trump administration is pushing policies to reduce birth control access and promote pro-conception initiatives, impacting reproductive health programs for low-income Americans.
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Single Mom Gets Relationship and Financial Advice, and the Two Are Related

Shayna needs to address her financial situation and combine finances with her partner before the baby arrives.
#parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago
Parenting

I Want to Have a Baby With My Wife. She Has Some Upsetting Rules for the Process.

Nadia's choice to avoid passing on genetic disorders is reasonable and should be respected.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

This Mom Is Tired Of Being Called "No Fun" For Enforcing Basic Parenting Rules

Enforcing parenting routines often leads to being perceived as the 'bad guy' by family members.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I Want to Have a Baby With My Wife. She Has Some Upsetting Rules for the Process.

Nadia's choice to avoid passing on genetic disorders is reasonable and should be respected.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

This Mom Is Tired Of Being Called "No Fun" For Enforcing Basic Parenting Rules

Enforcing parenting routines often leads to being perceived as the 'bad guy' by family members.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

A vaccine given during pregnancy reduces hospital admissions for newborns with RSV by over 80%.
#pregnancy
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

Women Are Sharing The Shocking Pregnancy Secrets That *No One* Talks About, And I Had No Idea

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

"I Was Told It Was Normal": 17 "Ugly," Dark Realities Of Pregnancy That Most People Don't Know

Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Pregnancy Meets Body Commentary

Pregnant individuals should prioritize their personal experience and set boundaries against unsolicited comments and touch regarding their bodies.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trying to conceive? Welcome to the worry-filled world of trimester zero'

Pregnancy involves uncertainty, with many couples facing challenges in conception and complications, but preparation during 'trimester zero' can improve outcomes.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

Women Are Sharing The Shocking Pregnancy Secrets That *No One* Talks About, And I Had No Idea

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

"I Was Told It Was Normal": 17 "Ugly," Dark Realities Of Pregnancy That Most People Don't Know

Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'I didn't think I needed to be here' says woman with diabetes and depression

Managing type 1 diabetes can exacerbate mental health issues, leading to severe depression and feelings of worthlessness.
#parenthood
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Starting a Family: If Not Now, Then When?

Cultural pressures create a double bind around timing, leading to self-blame and uncertainty in major life decisions like parenthood.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Starting a Family: If Not Now, Then When?

Cultural pressures create a double bind around timing, leading to self-blame and uncertainty in major life decisions like parenthood.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Two Met PCs charged over death of pregnant woman

PC Chris Johnson has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and former PC Danny Tomkins has been charged with dangerous driving following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
UK news
#motherhood
fromTODAY.com
5 days ago
Women

Lena Dunham on the 'Possibility' of Having Kids: 'Whatever Way it Happens, I Will Be so Grateful'

fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Health

The Things Physician Mothers Don't Talk About

Strength is often misrepresented as silence, leading to feelings of inadequacy in motherhood and personal identity.
fromTODAY.com
5 days ago
Women

Lena Dunham on the 'Possibility' of Having Kids: 'Whatever Way it Happens, I Will Be so Grateful'

Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Is There an Answer to the Question, 'Do I Start a Family?'

Women are increasingly questioning the decision to start a family, recognizing its complexity and the emotional weight it carries.
Health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Things Physician Mothers Don't Talk About

Strength is often misrepresented as silence, leading to feelings of inadequacy in motherhood and personal identity.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?

Milly Evans and Lauren share experiences of misinformation about hormonal contraception affecting their decisions and perceptions.
#endometriosis
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness

A woman from Kenilworth advocates for endometriosis awareness after struggling for diagnosis and facing dismissal from medical professionals.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored

Zoe Trafford's experience highlights ongoing issues in women's healthcare, particularly regarding endometriosis and the need for better listening by medical professionals.
Medicine
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Endometriosis: 'It wasn't until I became a mother that I realised my period pain was the same level as labour pain'

Persistent pain and delayed diagnosis of endometriosis significantly impact mental health and self-esteem.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness

A woman from Kenilworth advocates for endometriosis awareness after struggling for diagnosis and facing dismissal from medical professionals.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored

Zoe Trafford's experience highlights ongoing issues in women's healthcare, particularly regarding endometriosis and the need for better listening by medical professionals.
Medicine
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Endometriosis: 'It wasn't until I became a mother that I realised my period pain was the same level as labour pain'

Persistent pain and delayed diagnosis of endometriosis significantly impact mental health and self-esteem.
#womens-health
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'Women's health must be taken more seriously'

Women's health needs greater attention and empowerment for women to seek help for health changes, according to a former breast cancer surgeon.
Public health
fromTruthout
5 days ago

War Pollutants May Be Poisoning a Generation of Mothers and Their Babies in Gaza

The war in Gaza has led to a silent health crisis affecting pregnant women and children, marked by increased miscarriages and congenital disabilities.
NYC LGBT
fromThe Cut
3 weeks ago

The Luxury Birth Center Breaking Hearts on the Upper East Side

Chanel donates beauty products to new mothers at a luxurious maternity hospital in New York City, enhancing the birthing experience with private rooms and elegant design.
Parenting
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The Moms Who Sponcon Their Daughters' First Periods

Momfluencers face immense pressure to present idealized motherhood while risking their children's safety and well-being online.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why was a Florida woman forced to have a C-section? | Tayo Bero

Medical coercion in childbirth undermines women's autonomy, as seen in cases where women are forced into cesarean sections against their will.
Medicine
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

PA nurse gives back to NICU that treated her 30 years ago

Allyson Smyth works in the NICU where she was treated as a newborn, now mentored by her former caregiver, Karen Lenker.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Some States Are Boosting Reproductive Health Access, Maternal Health, Child Care

The U.S. Senate upheld a ban on abortion care for veterans, while states are enacting various reproductive health laws and restrictions.
#infertility
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Conversations about infertility are hard, but essential | Letters

Infertility conversations lack a shared vocabulary, making support difficult; genuine communication involves acknowledging discomfort and expressing a desire to understand.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Infertility: at a time when we need the right words, others are unable to find them | Nuala McGovern

Infertility is a challenging topic that many struggle to discuss, leading to discomfort and inappropriate language.
Parenting
fromFlowingData
3 weeks ago

Infertility path from the perspective of mother and child

Infertility and IVF present complex challenges in the journey to parenthood, often contrasting the perception of a straightforward process.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Reproductive Health Care Restrictions May Exacerbate Health Care Shortages

Abortion bans in several states are linked to labor shortages in healthcare, particularly affecting rural maternity care.
Health
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

A healthy pregnancy doesn't depend solely on the woman: why the father's health is crucial for child development

Father's health and behaviors significantly impact pregnancy outcomes and child development, challenging the traditional focus solely on the mother.
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

More Pregnant Women Around the World Die When the U.S. Has a GOP President

Since 1985, every time the U.S. elects a Republican president, global maternal mortality increases by about 10.5%, or about 44.7 additional deaths per 100,000 live births. This erodes roughly one-fifth of the average worldwide decline in maternal mortality achieved since 1985.
Right-wing politics
fromDaily Mom magazine
1 month ago

How To Tell Your Boss You're Pregnant: A Guide For Work Pregnancy Announcements

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act protects pregnant employees from workplace discrimination based on your pregnancy. Additionally, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires your employer to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related conditions. For maternity leave, the Family and Medical Leave Act (federal law) entitles eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave following childbirth if you've worked at your company for at least a year.
Careers
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

What, Exactly, Expectant Dads Fear in the Delivery Room

Expectant fathers often experience fear of childbirth, feeling helpless in the delivery room despite their desire to support their partners.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know

Sofii Lewis described her experience, stating, "I knew I wasn't safe. But I didn't think I was out of control." This highlights the confusion many face with postpartum psychosis.
Mental health
Women in technology
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Motherhood unfiltered: 'There was fear the entire time. It's probably the reason I don't think I'll have another child'

Mother's Day presents emotional complexity for many women, particularly those experiencing infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, or unfulfilled motherhood desires.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When to Announce Your Pregnancy: What the Research Says

Pregnancy announcement timing involves balancing medical risk, emotional support needs, workplace discrimination concerns, and personal authenticity without a universally correct approach.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Women feel coerced during maternity care in England, charity says

Women report experiencing coercion and pressure from healthcare professionals during maternity care, including forced procedures without adequate explanation or informed consent.
Wellness
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Why Are Some Women Training for Pregnancy Like It's a Marathon?

A woman undertook extensive lifestyle and household changes, followed fertility influencers, and pursued extra testing to optimize fertility and reduce exposure to reproductive toxins.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Families have lost trust over maternity inquiry'

Leeds bereaved families have lost trust in the health secretary after a change of inquiry chair; MPs demand Donna Ockenden be appointed immediately.
Women in technology
fromNature
1 month ago

Uncharted: Understanding women's health across the body

Women's health remains largely understudied due to historical exclusion from clinical research, creating significant gaps in understanding disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across most health conditions.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sent 90 miles after giving birth while 'soaked in urine'

A new mother with postpartum psychosis was forced to travel 90 miles for emergency care due to insufficient specialist mother and baby units, highlighting critical gaps in mental health service accessibility across the UK.
Women
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

"What A World To Bring A Child Into": 23 Women Who Realized They Never Want To Become Pregnant

Some people feel visceral disgust toward pregnancy and childbirth, finding the idea of something moving inside their body profoundly repulsive and nausea-inducing.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Newborn baby dies after mum not woken for heart rate check

Hospital failure to perform required observations and delayed emergency Caesarean led to newborn Sonny Taylor suffering severe brain injury and dying three days later.
Public health
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

Why Is Maternity Care Failing Women?

UK maternity care faces critical safety failures, with Louise Thompson campaigning for improvements after nearly dying during childbirth and developing PTSD from complications.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Under-fire maternity services still need to improve

While noting women 'were treated with kindness and compassion', a 'requires improvement' rating was given. Inspectors said hospital management 'did not always support staff well-being' and 'were not always visible within the service and were sometimes perceived as unsupportive'. Staff reported they were confident to report incidents, however, were not always assured action would be taken.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Midwives didn't listen' says premature baby's mum

I attended A&E multiple times complaining of pain, tachycardia (increased heart rate), sickness - I couldn't keep anything down... but they didn't listen. Angel-Kay Mason fell pregnant with her daughter in June 2022 aged 19. Due to a family history of complex pregnancies, she says she was deemed to be high-risk but says she was not referred to a consultant and did not receive any extra scans.
Healthcare
Mental health
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Beyond the Clinic: Practical Support for New and Expecting Moms - Social Media Explorer

Prenatal care must address mental health and emotional resilience alongside medical monitoring, with peer support and practical community resources essential for maternal wellness.
Medicine
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Postpartum Mobility: How Long After C Section Can You Drive Without Risk?

Wait at least two to six weeks after a C-section before driving; ensure pain-free movement, ability to perform emergency reactions, and physician clearance.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Who Gets to Be a Mother?

We'd been working together for years to make my medication regimen-treatment for schizoaffective disorder-safe for potential pregnancy. Under her care, I was tapering off an antidepressant known to cause respiratory distress and hypertension in a newborn. I'd been experiencing wild mood swings, even suicidal thoughts. My beloved doctor's eyes were sad. "I'm saying no to a pregnancy, Meg." Even in the moment, I understood her priority as a physician was to keep me safe. Still, part of me hated her.
Mental health
Public health
fromAxios
1 month ago

More pregnant Americans are skipping prenatal care, CDC finds

First-trimester prenatal care in the U.S. declined to 75.5% in 2024, with late or no care increasing to 7.3% nationally, affecting all age groups and most racial and ethnic populations.
#perinatal-mental-health
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

The Guilt No One Warns You About With Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression involves complex guilt layers beyond sadness, including conflicting emotions about motherhood that result from altered brain chemistry, not personal failure.
fromDaily Mom magazine
2 months ago

5 Pros & Cons To Birth At Home: Home Birth Vs Hospital Birth

When I first found out I was pregnant, I did what most moms do-I started researching. I wanted to make the best possible choices for my baby and myself, and giving birth in a hospital just didn't feel like the safest option. So many women do it, but the more I learned, the more I realized that the reality of hospital birth in the U.S. is even less reassuring than I had thought. I wanted to birth at home.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The 'fantastic' baby bundles not every mum will get

Targeted baby bundles with essential supplies will be delivered to expectant families in deprived Welsh areas, but many struggling families outside eligibility risk missing out.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Coroner issues warning over unregulated' doulas after death of baby

A coroner warns that unregulated birthing assistants may delay hospital transfers, increasing risk of neonatal death and urging DHSC and NICE to issue guidance.
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