For many pregnant women, morning sickness isn’t just a minor inconvenience; it can be a debilitating early pregnancy symptom that affects about 85% of expectant mothers. This condition often begins around the sixth week of pregnancy and can extend through the second trimester, sometimes extending as far as the 22nd week. Morning sickness encompasses a
Women’s Health
The maternal health crisis in the United States hits particularly hard for Black women, who face staggering rates of pregnancy-related deaths compared to their white counterparts. The shocking statistic that Black women are three times more likely to die from complications during pregnancy and childbirth underscores the urgent need for systemic change. This crisis isn’t
For many expectant mothers, the thought of childbirth evokes a swirl of emotions, with pain being a predominant concern. In the United States, approximately 75% of pregnant women have chosen an epidural as their preferred method of pain relief during labor, underscoring its significance in modern obstetric care. The epidural, a sophisticated pain management technique,
Bringing a child into the world should be a time of joy and celebration, yet it is often accompanied by experiences that leave many new mothers feeling bewildered and anxious. Among these experiences, a phenomenon that often goes unmentioned is the intense, involuntary shaking that can occur after childbirth. This isn’t merely a case of
When embarking on the journey of motherhood, many of us enter with idealized visions of life after childbirth. One pervasive belief is that intimacy will seamlessly resume after the baby arrives, as if the mere passage of time is a magic elixir for restoring our pre-baby sex lives. During my pregnancy, I was brimming with
The ongoing discourse around the COVID-19 vaccination, particularly for pregnant individuals, has seen a significant evolution. Public health organizations, including the CDC, have been vocal in urging pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The crux of this recommendation is rooted in an expanding corpus of research demonstrating that COVID-19 vaccinations are safe during pregnancy,
During pregnancy, society’s pressure on women to monitor their weight gain has never been more pronounced. For years, the narrative dictated that excessive weight gain during pregnancy could lead to gestational diabetes, sending many expecting mothers down a rabbit hole of calorie-counting and anxiety. However, emerging research challenges this long-held belief, suggesting that the traditional
After the euphoria of welcoming a new baby into the world, many mothers encounter unexpected challenges that can compound the stress of new parenthood. One of the most surprising and uncomfortable issues is postpartum night sweats. While sleepless nights are a given due to the demands of a newborn, the added discomfort of excessive sweating
Morning sickness, scientifically termed nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP), is an experience that resonates with up to 80% of those who embark on the remarkable journey of pregnancy. It can be as common as it is disheartening, often starting around the sixth week, peaking in intensity by week nine. Despite its name, morning sickness
There’s a profound change sweeping through the landscape of parenthood in the United States, reflected clearly in the declining birth rates among teenagers coupled with the dramatic rise in births to women in their 40s. No longer is motherhood confined to the early years of adulthood. Instead, women are crafting their own timelines, demonstrating an