The Motherlode

How Does Your Body Change During Pregnancy?
During a normal pregnancy, a variety of physiological changes occur, both to support the developing fetus and to prepare the mother for labor and delivery.

What are the Signs of High Blood Pressure following Childbirth?
In a study recently presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting, researchers shared their findings surrounding postpartum hypertension.

Clinical Perspectives: Eat Whole Grains to Avoid Preeclampsia and Boost Your Baby’s Immune System
New research has found that fiber-rich diets may help prevent the dangerous pregnancy complication of preeclampsia while also supporting fetal immune development.

Clinical Perspectives: Why Are Pregnant Women So Sweaty?
Pregnancy night sweats are common - a 2013 study found that 35% of women had them during pregnancy and 29% had them postpartum.


When to have Sex After the Baby
Shhhhh… Do you hear that? It's the silence that rarely graces new parents. You and your partner make eye contact. Should we sleep? Eat? Shower? Or maybe something a little more exciting?

How to Have an Orgasm
If you have a vagina, theres about a 64% likelihood you will have an orgasm during sex, vs. 91% if you have a penis.* Why is this? Well the answer is very, very complicated...

Menstrual cups: What are they all about?
You've probably heard of or seen menstrual cups, but have you ever tried one? We take a deep dive into why you might want to try one not just for yourself, but for the greater good.

When its More Than Just Bad Acne
Keke Palmer, who you might know best for her incredible fashion, or her countless roles in Hollywood, recently opened up about her journey and struggles with PCOS.