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Pregnancy & Postnatal

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Understanding Perinatal Depression

Media and cultural portrayals of the joys of new motherhood can be wildly misleading. Here's what to understand about peripartum and postpartum depression.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Pregnancy & Postnatal
collage of Michelle Emebo's journey

Learning How to Manage Gestational Hypertension — Naturally

How healthcare researcher Michelle Emebo learned to manage gestational hypertension with quality nutrition and exercise.
By Michelle Emebo
Healthy Habits/Goal SettingHeart & Cardiovascular Health
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I’m Pregnant. How Much Iodine Do I Need?

If you’re pregnant or nursing, here's what you need to know about iodine intake.
By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC
Nutrition TipsPregnancy & Postnatal
a person pours seeds into their hand

Why Your Body Needs Zinc and How to Maximize Intake

Zinc is a key mineral for immunity, mood regulation, and more. Learn about its essential functions, recommended intake, optimal food sources, and signs that you may be low.
By Catherine Guthrie
Pregnancy & PostnatalVitamins/Minerals
foods that support testosterone

How to Increase Your Testosterone — Naturally

Men are confronting an unprecedented decline in testosterone. Consider these 11 lifestyle-based tips to protect your T.
By Catherine Guthrie
HormonesMen's Health
Katie Lemon on a sunset cruise

Mental Health and Hormonal Birth Control: Katie Lemon’s Story

A woman experiencing adverse side effects from hormonal birth control finds relief when she pursues another option.
By Katie Lemon
Mental HealthPregnancy & Postnatal
a man holds a pill

“The Pill” for Guys?

An array of male contraceptives are under development — including a new, nonhormonal male birth control pill.
By Michael Dregni
Men's HealthPregnancy & Postnatal
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How to Use Nutrition to Improve Your Libido

Interest in sex may wane for many reasons, including aging. Here's a list of key nutrients and herbs to support a strong, healthy sex drive.
By Mo Perry
Nutrition TipsPregnancy & Postnatal
an array of beauty products

How the Ingredients in Personal-Care Products Can Affect Your Health

Many of the most popular personal-care items contain toxins that can mess with your health. Here are ingredients to avoid — and tips for finding worthy alternatives.
By Jessie Sholl
DetoxPersonal Care/Beauty
wood carving of a person with a child like hole

The Emotional Impact of Miscarriage

Coping with the loss of a pregnancy can take a toll on both a person and a relationship. Here's why — and what to do about it.
By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC
Dating/MarriageMental Health
A mother plays with her baby.

8 Tips to Safely Start Exercising After a C-Section

Figuring out when and how to start exercising after having a baby is tricky — especially if you’re recovering from a C-section. Here are eight tips to consider.
By Lauren Bedosky
Fitness TipsPregnancy & Postnatal
strengthen pelvic floor

How to Strengthen Your Pelvic-Floor Muscles

Strengthen your pelvic-floor muscles with these two simple exercises.
By Wendy Watkins
Active AgingFitness Tips
Mother and her baby at home exercising

Bye-Bye, Baby Weight

Celebrity moms make it look effortless, but dropping post-delivery pounds can be challenging. Here's what to expect, what to do, and how to cope.
By Experience Life Staff
Fitness TipsPregnancy & Postnatal
An illustration of a scale balancing a male gender symbol and a female gender symbol.

Balancing Your Sex Hormones

This group of hormones can impact everything from fertility and libido to weight management and mood. Learn the role they play and how to tell if they’re off, plus seven strategies to help keep them balanced.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
HormonesMen's Health
An illustration of an avocado.

I’m a Registered Dietitian and I’m Pregnant — Here’s What I Eat

Using food to nourish your body is always important, but perhaps even more so during pregnancy. Here’s a look at how I’m fueling my body for the health of myself and my baby.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Pregnancy & PostnatalWomen's Health
Illustration of moons.

A Women’s Guide: 5 Practical Ways to Balance Hormones

An imbalance in hormones can be to blame for weight gain and other unwanted symptoms — and learning to balance them is often people's secret to success.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
HormonesPregnancy & Postnatal
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How to Exercise When You’re Pregnant

These guidelines and training tips for prenatal and postpartum fitness can help keep you strong and safe through pregnancy and beyond.
By Nicole Radziszewski
Fitness TipsPregnancy & Postnatal
Woman doing down dog with new born next to her

What to Know About Postpartum Exercise

During the "fourth trimester," it's important to respect your body's recovery time and ease back into a fitness routine.
By Nicole Radziszewski
Pregnancy & PostnatalRecovery
Pregnant woman sitting on bench lifting weights

How to Exercise in Your Third Trimester

If you stay active and support your body's needs, you'll improve your mindset prior to labor and boost your chances of a smoother postpartum recovery.
By Nicole Radziszewski
Pregnancy & Postnatal
Dad and son playing on exercise ball

Can Exercise Improve Male Fertility?

Prospective dads who work out may have healthier sperm, according to a recent study.
By Craig Cox
Men's HealthPregnancy & Postnatal
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How to Exercise in Your Second Trimester

Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Continue to strengthen areas of your body that will support you during and after pregnancy — but beware of pushing too hard.
By Nicole Radziszewski
Pregnancy & Postnatal
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