Pregnancy & Postnatal

Are Sperm Counts Declining?

Yes, says our expert, but here's what you can do to protect your sperm health.

By Jon Spayde

Hormones Men's Health

Pregnant woman looking at heart rate monitor

How to Exercise in Your First Trimester

The key? Respecting early symptoms of pregnancy and being willing to adapt.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Pregnancy & Postnatal

What No One Tells You About Becoming a Mother: A Q&A With Alexandra Sacks, MD

The reproductive psychiatrist who is popularizing the term “matrescence” shares how we can have a more honest conversation about the emotional challenges of motherhood.

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Family/Parenting/Kids Hormones

Jessica Tobin’s Success Story

One woman shares hard-earned lessons from her postpartum recovery to help others recognize the importance of persistence, self-care, and patience.

By Jessica Tobin

Member Stories Motivation & Inspiration

How to Exercise Before, During, and After Pregnancy

Brooke Cates, founder of the Bloom Method, explains why innovative core exercises can help expecting and postnatal women.

By Laura Lineburg

Pregnancy & Postnatal Women's Health

Plummeting Sperm Count May Signal Health Risks

Some researchers have pointed to environmental toxins, stress, and obesity as contributing factors.

By Serena Rutledge

Hormones Men's Health

What I Wish I Had Known About Exercise and Healing As a New Mom

Digital content specialist Casie Leigh Lukes shares some dos and don’ts about movement for new mothers.

By Casie Leigh Lukes

Pregnancy & Postnatal

3 Exercises to Keep Your Core Strong During Pregnancy

While pregnancy isn’t the time to focus on training your abs, you can still take steps to maintain your fitness and keep your midsection strong which can alleviate back pain and strengthen your pelvic floor.

By Jennifer Blake

Fitness Tips Pregnancy & Postnatal

5 Causes of Unexplained Infertility

Here are five possible causes of infertility — and lifestyle modifications that can help women address them.

By Lara Pellegrinelli

Family/Parenting/Kids Hormones

Fish Smarts for Pregnant Women

Which fish should pregnant women eat? For optimal health, the key is looking at both mercury content and omega-3 fatty-acid levels.

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Pregnancy & Postnatal Women's Health

The Problem With Hormonal Birth Control: An Interview with Aviva Romm, MD

Integrative-medicine doc and hormone expert Aviva Romm, MD, talks to us about the health effects of hormonal contraception — and what to do about it.

By Casie Leigh Lukes

Functional/Integrative Medicine Hormones

Nutritional Supplements May Decrease Postpartum Blues

A trio of supplements supports brain changes in women during postpartum.

By Casie Leigh Lukes

Depression & Anxiety Hormones

Genetic Testing and Family Planning

Carrier testing can clue you in to potential gene mutations in future pregnancies. Is it right for you?

By Anjula Razdan

Family/Parenting/Kids Hormones

5 Lessons for My Postpartum Self

The first year as a new mom has been a whirlwind. These tips would have served me well at eight weeks postpartum — and even now at 18 months.

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

Coming Clean Pregnancy & Postnatal

Expert Answers: Working Out While Pregnant

Should I temper my workouts now that I’m pregnant?

By Nicole Radziszewski

Fitness Tips Pregnancy & Postnatal

A 10-Minute Prenatal Yoga Sequence (Video)

Blooma Yoga founder Sarah Longacre guides us through a 10-minute prenatal sequence that's designed to help moms-to-be prepare for birth. Enjoy a short energizing series, followed by relaxation poses that are ideal for just before bedtime.

By Experience Life Staff

Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga

How to Stay Close to Friends When One of You Has Children

When people have children, it can be tough to stay connected to those who don’t. With effort and patience, though, relationships can survive the transition.

By Karen Olson

Friends Pregnancy & Postnatal