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Elevators Can Be Dangerous for Kids. Here’s What Parents Should Know
For children, elevator rides are an adventure, but the adventure comes with some risks. Here’s how to keep them safe on their journey.
I Postponed My Wedding. Here’s How it Made Our Marriage Stronger.
It wasn’t the journey most people follow. But it was the perfect path for us.
Abortion Laws by State: These Are Your Rights
Abortion is legal throughout the U.S. But after a certain point in the pregnancy, forty-three states prohibit your right to terminate. Do you know your local abortion laws?
I Lived with Endometriosis Symptoms for Decades — Then I Got a Hysterectomy
The cure for my endometriosis turned out to be a radical one — one I wish I’d undergone years before.
What New Abortion Laws Mean for Moms, Pregnant Women, and Women Who Want to Get Pregnant
Restrictive abortion laws in states across the South and Midwest threaten your right to choose. Here’s what they this mean for women considering parenthood.
Women Are Dying From Childbirth Up to One Year After They Give Birth, Study Shows
About 700 women die every year in the U.S. from pregnancy and childbirth. What’s worse? A new report says many of them could be saved.
I Went to The Psych Unit for PPD and This is What It’s Like
As a family nurse practitioner, Jenna Zalk Berendzen treated women suffering from postpartum depression. She never imagined the same disorder would land her in an inpatient psych unit.
The New Postpartum Depression Drug Costs $34k—Is It Worth It?
Zulresso is a breakthrough in new mothers’ mental health. But its cost and accessibility may make it prohibitive for most women. Here’s what you need to know.
Why Mobile Website Design Outweighs Desktop
The demand from your mobile customers is growing. The plethora of mobile phones being scrolled through as we wait in lines, pump gas, or attempt to avoid conversation with a neighbor on the subway is proof…