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A pregnant woman holds her belly in two places while another person presses on it from the top.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Is Membrane Stripping an Effective Method to Induce Labor?
By Kitti Palmai
This procedure can result in the spontaneous onset of contractions.
A white mug of coffee sits on a purple and red lined table and shows a fetal ultrasound in the foam.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Caffeine Intake During Pregnancy Impacts a Kid's Height, Study Finds
By María Cristina Lalonde
Even consuming less than the recommended limit of coffee is associated with shorter children.
Eight sperm cells are swimming downward along a blue surface.
Fertility
A New Study Shows a Worldwide Decline in Sperm Count
By Andrew Hanlon
The global average has been dropping for 50 years, and at an accelerated rate since 2000.
A man kisses a baby he's holding while another man smiles in their direction.
Dating and Relationships
What You Should Know Before Dating a Divorced Parent
By Rachel Crowe
You're starting a relationship with a new partner, but kids are in the equation. Are you ready?
A dad sits on a front porch and hugs his child, who is holding a basketball.
Fertility
What Couples Should Know About Men's Age and Fertility
By Helen Massy
Poor sperm health caused by paternal age can affect the time to conception and fetal health.
A female body has a hole in the center of its abdomen with the landscape of a dried-up lake bed in it.
Fertility
Is There a Link Between Infertility and Higher Stroke Risk?
By Kate Daniel
Study: Fertility issues, miscarriage, stillbirth are associated with a greater chance of stroke.
A man on the other side of a fogged glass, holds his head in his hands.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Yes, There Is Such a Thing as Postpartum Depression in Men
By Alex Denny
It's more closely associated with mothers, but dads can feel the effects of PPD, too.
Three yellow crosshairs target over a blue fetus as red sound symbols surround it.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Does Your Fetus Have Hiccups?
By Edgary Rodríguez R.
Don't worry, those little rhythmic jumps in your womb are totally normal and safe.
Michelle Obama stands in front of a microphone looking to her right with a fuchsia and white background.
Menopause
Michelle Obama Shares During a Candid Conversation About Menopause
By María Cristina Lalonde
The former first lady speaks openly about the changes to her body.
A woman sits on the edge of a bed with her feet on the ground and folds over her knees, resting her forehead on her folded arms.
Menopause
Past Abuse Can Lead to Worse Menopause Symptoms, Study Finds
By Olivia Cassano
Psychosocial stressors can impact the severity of going through the change.