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Women’s Health

Your health matters, mama! And Motherly is here for you with trusted information and resources about pregnancy, postpartum and more.

Women's Health

Why young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men

Young women under 50 are 82% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than their male peers.

Safety

Protect your family from wildfire smoke: What parents and pregnant people need to know

While most research has focused on general air pollution, emerging studies indicate that wildfire smoke can have similar health effects.

Health & Wellness

Iron infusions: A new global standard for boosting pregnancy outcomes?

A groundbreaking study has revealed that a single iron infusion during the third trimester can significantly reduce anemia in pregnant women

Baby

Norovirus and pregnancy: What you need to know to protect yourself and your baby

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the “stomach bug” or “stomach flu.” 

Mental Health

Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

The CHAMP4Moms hotline connects these providers directly with a reproductive psychiatrist who can guide them and help them get screened, diagnosed, and treated. 

Health & Wellness

Whooping cough outbreak: CDC reports 6x more cases than this time last year

Learn about the symptoms, how it spreads, and why vaccination is essential to protect young children and vulnerable adults.

Pregnancy

A groundbreaking preeclampsia study could transform care for moms and babies

This new research introduces a treatment that could transform how preeclampsia is managed in the future.

Birth

Black Moms are being told to ‘speak up’ during birth—but they deserve better, too

Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. 

Health & Wellness

A 14-year-old saves her mom during a medical emergency while driving home from school

It’s a story of resilience, family bonds, and a teen rising to the challenge in the most critical of moments.

Health & Wellness

Pregnancy’s hidden superpower: scientists discover natural flu defense that protects moms and babies

A study from McGill University shows that pregnancy might activate a natural flu defense in your body—keeping you and your baby safer. 

Health & Wellness

Why moms need to prioritize sleep—and how to make it happen

A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health highlights just how important regular sleep is for our health.

Viral & Trending

Joselli Barnica should be alive today—and why maternal health needs change

As mothers, we’re told to trust our instincts, protect our families, and…

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