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Miscarriages and Ectopic Pregnancies Can Lead to Long-Lasting PTSD, According to New Study

Miscarriages and Ectopic Pregnancies Can Lead to Long-Lasting PTSD, According to New Study

The mental health impact of a pregnancy loss can last for months.

What Is a Geriatric Pregnancy? Here's What to Know About the Outdated Term

What Is a Geriatric Pregnancy? Here's What to Know About the Outdated Term

It's sexist and 'shaming,' says one expert.

Amy Schumer Reveals She's Undergoing IVF—Here's What to Know About In Vitro Fertilization

Amy Schumer Reveals She's Undergoing IVF—Here's What to Know About In Vitro Fertilization

She says she's "feeling really run down and emotional."

Ashley Graham Poses Pregnant in a Bikini to Share a 'Whole New Appreciation' for Her Body

Ashley Graham Poses Pregnant in a Bikini to Share a 'Whole New Appreciation' for Her Body

The supermodel celebrates her pregnancy while modeling swimsuits from her size-inclusive collection.

The 7 Best Pregnancy Apps to See You From Bump to Baby

The 7 Best Pregnancy Apps to See You From Bump to Baby

These apps are best for pregnancy information, reminders, and more.

Emily Skye Is Pregnant with Her Second Child

Emily Skye Is Pregnant with Her Second Child

The Aussie fitness influencer opened up about her struggle to conceive and why she waited to share the news.

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Amy Schumer Says Endometriosis Caused Her C-Section: 'It Was Kind of Brutal'

Amy Schumer Says Endometriosis Caused Her C-Section: 'It Was Kind of Brutal'

On a recent podcast, the actress shared details of her "scary" birthing experience last year while delivering son Gene.

Ashley Graham Celebrated Her Pregnant Body With an Unretouched, Naked Instagram Shot

Ashley Graham Celebrated Her Pregnant Body With an Unretouched, Naked Instagram Shot

The power emanating from this image must be something that is absorbed several times per day.

Amy Schumer Switched Son Gene to Formula After a Month of Breastfeeding: Pumping 'Was Not for Me'

Amy Schumer Switched Son Gene to Formula After a Month of Breastfeeding: Pumping 'Was Not for Me'

Ashley Graham Talks Sex While Pregnant: 'This Has to Be a Normal Conversation Among Mothers'

Ashley Graham Talks Sex While Pregnant: 'This Has to Be a Normal Conversation Among Mothers'

Can Sex Induce Labor? Ob-Gyns Weigh In

Can Sex Induce Labor? Ob-Gyns Weigh In

This Husband's Beautiful Tribute to His Wife in Labor Is Going Viral: 'The Pain Was So Intense, Even I Felt It'

This Husband's Beautiful Tribute to His Wife in Labor Is Going Viral: 'The Pain Was So Intense, Even I Felt It'

13 Photos That Prove C-Section Moms Are Incredibly Brave

Our readers shared inspiring stories and photos of their Cesarean sections on Facebook, showing that moms are strong enough to go through anything for their babies.

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Can Putting Cabbage Leaves on Your Boobs Make It Easier to Stop Breastfeeding? This Influencer Seems to Think So

Can Putting Cabbage Leaves on Your Boobs Make It Easier to Stop Breastfeeding? This Influencer Seems to Think So

New Mom Candidly Shares Photo Revealing Her Bald Spots From Postpartum Hair Loss

New Mom Candidly Shares Photo Revealing Her Bald Spots From Postpartum Hair Loss

Kimberly Van Der Beek Reveals Baby Was a Boy and Says 'I Almost Lost My Life' During Miscarriage

Kimberly Van Der Beek Reveals Baby Was a Boy and Says 'I Almost Lost My Life' During Miscarriage

James Van Der Beek Reveals Wife Kimberly Suffered a Miscarriage: 'We Lost the Baby'

James Van Der Beek Reveals Wife Kimberly Suffered a Miscarriage: 'We Lost the Baby'

Australian Model Erin Langmaid Had a Cryptic Pregnancy and Gave Birth in Her Bathroom

Australian Model Erin Langmaid Had a Cryptic Pregnancy and Gave Birth in Her Bathroom

Allison Holker Is Getting Called Out for Photo of Her Postpartum Body—and That's Not Cool

Allison Holker Is Getting Called Out for Photo of Her Postpartum Body—and That's Not Cool

This Woman Revealed Her Baby's Gender Through a Fart and I'm Officially Done With The Internet

This Woman Revealed Her Baby's Gender Through a Fart and I'm Officially Done With The Internet

Mom Shares Naked Photo While in the Bathtub to Send a Message About Loving Her Postpartum Body

Mom Shares Naked Photo While in the Bathtub to Send a Message About Loving Her Postpartum Body

Epidural Side Effects and Risks, According to an Ob-Gyn

Epidural Side Effects and Risks, According to an Ob-Gyn

Hilaria Baldwin Reveals Miscarriage After 4 Months of Pregnancy—and It's Actually Extremely Rare

Hilaria Baldwin Reveals Miscarriage After 4 Months of Pregnancy—and It's Actually Extremely Rare

Shawn Johnson Says She Felt Like She Had 'Failed' When Her Labor Didn't Go As Planned

Shawn Johnson Says She Felt Like She Had 'Failed' When Her Labor Didn't Go As Planned

Ashley Graham Says She Has a Major Case of Pregnancy Brain—But What Is That?

Ashley Graham Says She Has a Major Case of Pregnancy Brain—But What Is That?

Iskra Lawrence Reveals She Got Pregnant While on Birth Control: 'It Was a Terrifying Surprise'

Iskra Lawrence Reveals She Got Pregnant While on Birth Control: 'It Was a Terrifying Surprise'

Iskra Lawrence Just Announced She's Pregnant With Her First Child—and We Have the Details

Iskra Lawrence Just Announced She's Pregnant With Her First Child—and We Have the Details

Expectant Mom Recalls Having Heartbreaking Embryo Reduction After Getting Pregnant with Triplets

Expectant Mom Recalls Having Heartbreaking Embryo Reduction After Getting Pregnant with Triplets

Pregnant Shawn Johnson Proudly Shows Off Baby Bump in Gymnastics Leotard from the 2008 Olympics

Pregnant Shawn Johnson Proudly Shows Off Baby Bump in Gymnastics Leotard from the 2008 Olympics

You Have to See Taylor Giavasis's Stunning, Intimate Photos of Her Labor and Delivery

You Have to See Taylor Giavasis's Stunning, Intimate Photos of Her Labor and Delivery

CBS Correspondent Shares Story of Miscarrying While Reporting on 2017 Wildfires: 'I Blamed Myself'

CBS Correspondent Shares Story of Miscarrying While Reporting on 2017 Wildfires: 'I Blamed Myself'

Sarah Tripp, the ‘Curvy Wife’ Influencer, Gives Raw Look at Son’s Birth in Graphic Video

Sarah Tripp, the ‘Curvy Wife’ Influencer, Gives Raw Look at Son’s Birth in Graphic Video

Teresa Palmer Shares a Raw Look at Her Water Birth Now That She's 6 Months Postpartum

Teresa Palmer Shares a Raw Look at Her Water Birth Now That She's 6 Months Postpartum

Ashley Graham Shares Nude Pregnancy Video on Instagram to 'Embrace' Her Changing Body

Ashley Graham Shares Nude Pregnancy Video on Instagram to 'Embrace' Her Changing Body

This Mom Just Shared a Raw Photo Showing What Postpartum Depression Really Looks Like

This Mom Just Shared a Raw Photo Showing What Postpartum Depression Really Looks Like

Amy Schumer Shares Emotional Post About Going Back to Work After Giving Birth—And Moms Are Living For It

Amy Schumer Shares Emotional Post About Going Back to Work After Giving Birth—And Moms Are Living For It

Can You Guess the 'Ideal Age' to Get Pregnant, According to A Fertility Doctor?

Can You Guess the 'Ideal Age' to Get Pregnant, According to A Fertility Doctor?

Jenna Dewan Shows Off the First Shot of Her Baby Bump After Announcing Pregnancy

Jenna Dewan Shows Off the First Shot of Her Baby Bump After Announcing Pregnancy