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The Agony of Seeing Miscarriage Stories Shared Online
I want people to be able to talk about their loss, but seeing these posts opens up a wound for me.
Why Are Women Still Refusing Painkillers During Childbirth?
An increasing number of American women are choosing to have their babies delivered with fewer interventions.
There’s a Movement to Legalize Weed Extracts for Kids With Autism
Parents are fighting for the right to use CBD oil for their children's symptoms.
Being a Single Mother Made Me Embrace the Sex Drive I Thought Was Dead
Newly single moms can be horny as hell. I can testify.
The Major Shortfalls of Mom Culture on Instagram
“Perfectly imperfect” still implies a state of perfection.
All the Questions You Should Ask Your Insurance Company Before You Have a Baby
The Tonic guide to navigating health insurance for pregnant people, including how to get insurance, what's covered, and what steps you need to take before the baby arrives.
The Jarring Experience of Learning You Were Conceived With Donor Sperm or Eggs
"In the beginning my body felt invaded. And I didn’t know who made up the other half of me.”
Pregnant and Nursing Women Shouldn't Use Marijuana, New Guidelines Say
There's limited research on marijuana but doctors say enough concerns exist about both short-term growth and long-term neurological consequences for children to recommend against it.
People Who Want Home Births Have to Jump Through All Kinds of Hoops
While giving birth at home is legal in all 50 states, midwifery regulations in some states limit families’ access to skilled birth attendants.
It's True: You Can Absolutely Fail a Drug Test After Eating a Poppy Seed Bagel
A Maryland mom tested positive for opiates while in labor and her daughter had to stay in the hospital for five days, and a New York City corrections officer failed a random drug test and lost his job.
This Catholic Church Policy Has Been Harming Women for 50 Years
How the unpopular Catholic ban on birth control, "Humanae Vitae," made its way into the public sphere, and how it's getting even more help under the Trump administration.
The Pregnancy Risk Most Doctors Aren't Comfortable Talking About
Eighty-five percent of doctors said they don't want to bring up the topic of chemical exposure even though they're supposed to.