Pregnancy and Parenthood
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How to Feel Horny Again as a New Mom
Remember that you won’t be sexless and covered in spit-up forever.
By Kathleen Felton
How to Cope If Pregnancy Is Messing With Your Body Image
All the physical changes—and newfound attention—can bring up a lot of complicated feelings.
By Cassie Shortsleeve
Are My Nipple Bumps Normal or Something to Worry About?
Asking for my areolae.
By Korin Miller and Patia Braithwaite
6 Ways to Feel a Little Better During Your First Trimester
The early days of pregnancy are a wild ride. Here’s your mini guide to navigating it all.
By Tiffany Ayuda
How 4 Pro Athletes Balance Parenthood With Big Olympic and Paralympic Dreams
A solid base of support is key—along with the confidence to tap into it for what you need.
By Cindy Kuzma
15 RSV Symptoms in Babies All Caregivers Should Be Aware of Right Now
Plus, when to seek urgent care for a sick child.
By Korin Miller and Ashley Abramson
What You Really Need to Know About the RSV Vaccine for Fall 2024
If you’re pregnant, have a baby, or are 60+, you should be paying attention to this virus.
By Ashley Abramson
My Baby Was Hospitalized With RSV After a Relative Kissed Him at a Party
You never think your child is going to be in that small percentage of serious cases.
By Kathleen Felton
8 Things to Know About Femita Ayanbeku, the Paralympian Who Qualified for Paris 6 Months After Giving Birth
She shares with SELF how she got started running at 23, her training modifications while pregnant, and why retirement is looking less likely.
By Cindy Kuzma
The Olympic Village Will Have a Nursery for the First Time Ever This Year
It’ll be one less thing athlete parents need to think about as they compete in Paris.
By Taylor Dutch
What My First Time Having Sex After Giving Birth Felt Like
It absolutely took longer than six weeks to get back in the groove.
By Julia Ries
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Anne Hathaway Doesn’t Want to ‘Feel Ashamed’ of Her Past Miscarriage
“It’s really hard to want something so much and to wonder if you’re doing something wrong.”
By Jenna Ryu
What to Know If You Have Psoriatic Arthritis and (Might) Want to Get Pregnant
Experts say having a loose plan in place before you start trying can go a long way.
By Carolyn L. Todd
5 Ways Pregnancy Can Affect Hidradenitis Suppurativa (or Vice Versa)
The good news is that your symptoms could actually improve when you are pregnant.
By Amy Norton
Britney Spears Says Being ‘Watched From Every Corner’ Fueled Her Postpartum Depression
In her memoir, “The Woman in Me,” she wrote that constant public scrutiny made her feel isolated and afraid.
By Jenna Ryu
How to Have the Healthiest Possible Pregnancy When You Have Type 2 Diabetes
Yes, your blood sugar is going to be higher, but complications aren’t a given.
By Ashley Abramson
Victoria Monét on How a Difficult Birth Influenced Her New Album, ‘Jaguar II’
In the studio, the songwriter had her daughter on her hip—and a lot to get off her chest.
By Danielle Kwateng
‘This Undid Me’: Brooke Shields on Her ‘Frightening’ Postpartum Depression
“You just keep thinking, What’s wrong with me?”
By Kayla Blanton
Keke Palmer Got Real About the Pressure of Breastfeeding: It’s Been a ‘Doozy’
“It isn’t that easy. And if it is for you, wonderful. But I think more often than not, it’s difficult.”
By Kayla Blanton
Dude awakening
Here’s What I’ve Learned About Raising Boys in My 30 Years as a Child Psychologist
We know what kids need to flourish. We’ve just been slow to apply it to our sons.
By Michael Reichert, PhD
‘Keep Him Emotional’: Jane Fonda Has Some Advice for People Raising Sons
She discussed contending with mom guilt—and what she’s learned about being there for boys.
By Maggie O'Neill
Serena Williams Just Shared a Vulnerable Photo From the Day She Gave Birth
The tennis star shed light on the Black maternal health crisis after sharing her own harrowing story.
By Maggie O'Neill
12 Comfy Shoes to Support Your Feet Through the Pains of Pregnancy
Footwear that’s perfect for a stroll(er).
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By Sara Coughlin
Everything to Know About the Health Screening That Can Save Pregnant People’s Lives
Experts say it’s a step toward reducing the abysmal maternal mortality rate in the US.
By Maggie O'Neill
‘Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood’ Is Our February Book Club Pick!
Jessica Grose’s parenting manifesto is a reminder that the problem isn’t you.
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak