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How Long Does Postpartum Hair Loss Last and Other Postpartum Questions
Plus, how long does postpartum bleeding last? When can I have sex after giving birth? How long will I bleed for?

What to Do When You Get a Positive Pregnancy Test
You’re pregnant! Now what? Here’s what to do once you get a positive pregnancy test.

Are Males Becoming More Infertile?
Sperm quality has been declining for decades—here's what we know about how that impacts reproductive health and the future of fertility.

How to Stay Positive About Your Fertility in the New Year
Forget fertility new year’s resolutions—instead, practice positivity and optimize your health with these tips from Mother Nurture Wellness.

How To Answer The Question "When Are You Having A Baby?" When Dealing With Infertility
When you're dealing with infertility, the question "when are you having a baby?" is at best an annoyance and at worst, triggering.

Can You Drink Alcohol While Breastfeeding?
There are a few things you should know about alcohol intake while breastfeeding which may influence your decision to enjoy that glass of wine.

What is Benzene and How Does It Affect Fertility?
What is benzene, how dangerous is it and what if you’re trying to conceive or are pregnant?

How To Help Someone Going Through a Miscarriage or Pregnancy Loss
Lead with empathy and let the person experiencing the miscarriage that you are there for them—however they need you to show up.

Does Acupuncture Help on Embryo Transfer Day?
Acupuncture has been a mainstay of TCM for thousands of years, including as treatment in fertility and gynecological disorders.

5 Not-So-Obvious Reasons New Parents Are So Tired
Unfortunately, the well-meaning commenters are often right—new parents get very little sleep. Here are five reasons—aside from baby—why new parents are tired.

4 Sleep Tips For New Parents To Feel Less Exhausted
You will likely find yourself consumed by thoughts of sleep in the early days of being a new parent. Here are a few tips to help you get more.

What Is Postpartum Fatigue and How Can I Cope?
Feeling exhausted after birth? Postpartum fatigue may be to blame. Learn what it is, how long postpartum fatigue lasts, and tips for getting your energy back.
Featured Blogs

Do You Ovulate While Nursing?
Does breastfeeding work as birth control? Is an ovulation test accurate while nursing? Here’s what you need to know about ovulation and breastfeeding

Navigating Your First Postpartum Period
When does your first postpartum period happen and what can you expect? Learn more here

What is Normal Period Blood and Discharge?
From bright red to brown, what’s normal when it comes to blood during your period?

What is NIPT Testing?
Prenatal testing is a personal choice, and one with many factors to consider depending on your path to pregnancy, medical history and personal curiosity

Recipe: PCOS-Friendly Quinoa Chickpea Bowl
Add this to your PCOS diet plan—a recipe full of key nutrients to manage your symptoms like lean protein, fiber and healthy fat

Recipe: This Kale Chicken Caesar Salad is Perfect for a Gestational Diabetes Diet
Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes can be stressful, but you can treat it at home with dietary changes and exercise. Here's a recipe to get you started.