Moms
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Black women are less likely to receive epidurals during labor. Here’s why.
Although Black women are affected more, a notable finding of a new study is that both Black and white women are impacted by poor pain management in childbirth.
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Just a few states ban corporal punishment in all schools. Here's why experts say it should be 'abolished.'
Experts say corporal punishment is unlikely to lead to any lasting change in a student's behavior.
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Sex can be painful for weeks after giving birth. Why don’t more people talk about it?
At least 50% of women have reported painful sex at six weeks after delivery. Here's what causes it and what can help.
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Home births are on the rise. Here's why.
Women share why they chose an at-home birth, and experts explain what to consider before having one.
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Black maternal mortality rates have spiked. Here’s why, according to experts.
Maternal death rates are on the rise in the U.S., spiking significantly in 2021. Black women in particular are nearly three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women.
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Moms share what it's like to feel blindsided by postpartum depression: 'You think you are a bad human being'
"Even as a mental health professional, I did not recognize what I was going through until I started to come out of it," one therapist and mom says.
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Syphilis cases are skyrocketing across the U.S. Here’s what you need to know.
Syphilis isn't as well known as other STIs, but experts say it should be on your radar.
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