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Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Conversations about infertility are hard, but essential | Letters

Infertility conversations lack a shared vocabulary, making support difficult; genuine communication involves acknowledging discomfort and expressing a desire to understand.
Parenting
fromFlowingData
3 weeks ago

Infertility path from the perspective of mother and child

Infertility and IVF present complex challenges in the journey to parenthood, often contrasting the perception of a straightforward process.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Infertility: at a time when we need the right words, others are unable to find them | Nuala McGovern

Infertility is a challenging topic that many struggle to discuss, leading to discomfort and inappropriate language.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Conversations about infertility are hard, but essential | Letters

Infertility conversations lack a shared vocabulary, making support difficult; genuine communication involves acknowledging discomfort and expressing a desire to understand.
Parenting
fromFlowingData
3 weeks ago

Infertility path from the perspective of mother and child

Infertility and IVF present complex challenges in the journey to parenthood, often contrasting the perception of a straightforward process.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Infertility: at a time when we need the right words, others are unable to find them | Nuala McGovern

Infertility is a challenging topic that many struggle to discuss, leading to discomfort and inappropriate language.
#contraception
Public health
fromPsychology Today
13 hours ago

Why Some Young Women Are Quitting Birth Control

Social media misinformation about contraception leads to fear and negative expectations, impacting young women's contraceptive choices and health outcomes.
Health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

For Great Sex, IUDs Beat the Pill

American women prefer the Pill for contraception, but it may negatively impact sexual satisfaction compared to IUDs.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
13 hours ago

Why Some Young Women Are Quitting Birth Control

Social media misinformation about contraception leads to fear and negative expectations, impacting young women's contraceptive choices and health outcomes.
Health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

For Great Sex, IUDs Beat the Pill

American women prefer the Pill for contraception, but it may negatively impact sexual satisfaction compared to IUDs.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis'

A peer-led support group for women with gynaecological health conditions has been established to combat stigma and loneliness.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

What I Wish Health Care Providers Knew About Postpartum

Intrusive thoughts and images are common among pregnant and postpartum parents, often graphic and disturbing, but they are treatable.
#fertility
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Women in technology

The Promise and Challenges of In Vitro Fertilization

Women are increasingly having children later in life, often requiring assisted reproductive technology due to age-related fertility challenges.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

I Want to Have a Baby With My Wife. She Has Some Upsetting Rules for the Process.

Nadia's choice to avoid passing on genetic disorders is reasonable and should be respected.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Despite their bad reputation, parenting group chats are for some the village that never sleeps

Parent WhatsApp chats can provide supportive, nonjudgmental spaces for new mothers, contrasting with the often toxic nature of online parenting communities.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

I Want to Have a Baby With My Wife. She Has Some Upsetting Rules for the Process.

Nadia's choice to avoid passing on genetic disorders is reasonable and should be respected.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Despite their bad reputation, parenting group chats are for some the village that never sleeps

Parent WhatsApp chats can provide supportive, nonjudgmental spaces for new mothers, contrasting with the often toxic nature of online parenting communities.
#surrogacy
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

My Husband's Sister Refuses to Carry Our Baby for a Selfish, Irrational Reason

Surrogacy is a personal choice, and individuals have the right to refuse for any reason, including emotional discomfort.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

My Husband's Sister Refuses to Carry Our Baby for a Selfish, Irrational Reason

Surrogacy is a personal choice, and individuals have the right to refuse for any reason, including emotional discomfort.
#mental-health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago
Mental health

'I didn't think I needed to be here' says woman with diabetes and depression

Managing type 1 diabetes can exacerbate mental health issues, leading to severe depression and feelings of worthlessness.
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Mental Health Is One of Social Media's Biggest Content Categories. So Why Are Behavioral Health Employers Invisible? - Social Media Explorer

Mental health content on social media outperforms healthcare professionals, highlighting a marketing issue for behavioral health organizations.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'I didn't think I needed to be here' says woman with diabetes and depression

Managing type 1 diabetes can exacerbate mental health issues, leading to severe depression and feelings of worthlessness.
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Mental Health Is One of Social Media's Biggest Content Categories. So Why Are Behavioral Health Employers Invisible? - Social Media Explorer

Mental health content on social media outperforms healthcare professionals, highlighting a marketing issue for behavioral health organizations.
#parenthood
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Starting a Family: If Not Now, Then When?

Cultural pressures create a double bind around timing, leading to self-blame and uncertainty in major life decisions like parenthood.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Starting a Family: If Not Now, Then When?

Cultural pressures create a double bind around timing, leading to self-blame and uncertainty in major life decisions like parenthood.
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Single Mom Gets Relationship and Financial Advice, and the Two Are Related

Shayna needs to address her financial situation and combine finances with her partner before the baby arrives.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?

Milly Evans and Lauren share experiences of misinformation about hormonal contraception affecting their decisions and perceptions.
#motherhood
Cancer
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

My husband died 10 years ago. I just gave birth to our daughter at 49.

Laura Orrico shares her emotional journey to motherhood after a successful embryo transfer at 48, celebrating with her mother.
Cancer
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

My husband died 10 years ago. I just gave birth to our daughter at 49.

Laura Orrico shares her emotional journey to motherhood after a successful embryo transfer at 48, celebrating with her mother.
#endometriosis
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness

A woman from Kenilworth advocates for endometriosis awareness after struggling for diagnosis and facing dismissal from medical professionals.
Medicine
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Endometriosis: 'It wasn't until I became a mother that I realised my period pain was the same level as labour pain'

Persistent pain and delayed diagnosis of endometriosis significantly impact mental health and self-esteem.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'I waited 30 years for my endometriosis diagnosis'

Many women face long delays in endometriosis diagnosis, leading to severe health complications and pain.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I have four months left to preserve my fertility'

A 30-year-old woman with severe endometriosis requiring major surgery is urgently freezing eggs within four months due to critically low egg reserves to preserve her fertility.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness

A woman from Kenilworth advocates for endometriosis awareness after struggling for diagnosis and facing dismissal from medical professionals.
Medicine
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Endometriosis: 'It wasn't until I became a mother that I realised my period pain was the same level as labour pain'

Persistent pain and delayed diagnosis of endometriosis significantly impact mental health and self-esteem.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

'I waited 30 years for my endometriosis diagnosis'

Many women face long delays in endometriosis diagnosis, leading to severe health complications and pain.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I have four months left to preserve my fertility'

A 30-year-old woman with severe endometriosis requiring major surgery is urgently freezing eggs within four months due to critically low egg reserves to preserve her fertility.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.
#ivf
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Anyone who goes through IVF 'should be so proud', says Sara Pascoe

IVF is a significant journey, and those who undergo it should feel proud of their efforts.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Anyone who goes through IVF 'should be so proud', says Sara Pascoe

IVF is a significant journey, and those who undergo it should feel proud of their efforts.
Mental health
fromBustle
6 days ago

I Ditched Therapy For ChatGPT & Have No Regrets

AI platforms provide instant support for mental health but cannot replace professional therapy.
Parenting
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Moms Who Sponcon Their Daughters' First Periods

Momfluencers face immense pressure to present idealized motherhood while risking their children's safety and well-being online.
#womens-health
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

600 women's health leaders warn of social media censorship

Over 600 women's health leaders warn that social media platforms censor medically accurate women's health information, perpetuating harmful stigma around reproductive and gynecological topics.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'I shampooed with raw egg to try and get pregnant'

Barbora Gray launched She Thrives to provide accurate women's health information and combat misinformation on social media.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

600 women's health leaders warn of social media censorship

Over 600 women's health leaders warn that social media platforms censor medically accurate women's health information, perpetuating harmful stigma around reproductive and gynecological topics.
#pregnancy
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trying to conceive? Welcome to the worry-filled world of trimester zero'

Pregnancy involves uncertainty, with many couples facing challenges in conception and complications, but preparation during 'trimester zero' can improve outcomes.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

"I Was Told It Was Normal": 17 "Ugly," Dark Realities Of Pregnancy That Most People Don't Know

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

Women Are Sharing The Shocking Pregnancy Secrets That *No One* Talks About, And I Had No Idea

Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trying to conceive? Welcome to the worry-filled world of trimester zero'

Pregnancy involves uncertainty, with many couples facing challenges in conception and complications, but preparation during 'trimester zero' can improve outcomes.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

"I Was Told It Was Normal": 17 "Ugly," Dark Realities Of Pregnancy That Most People Don't Know

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

Women Are Sharing The Shocking Pregnancy Secrets That *No One* Talks About, And I Had No Idea

Health
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

A healthy pregnancy doesn't depend solely on the woman: why the father's health is crucial for child development

Father's health and behaviors significantly impact pregnancy outcomes and child development, challenging the traditional focus solely on the mother.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Ask Allison: My husband won't talk about our IVF heartbreak and he drinks - and drives, most nights

Rapid engagement and marriage can sometimes mask underlying issues that may only surface later, especially when couples have not lived together prior to tying the knot.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The kindness of strangers: An online forum user shipped me a car radiator, saving me from financial ruin

After worrying that he was somehow trying to scam me, I reluctantly sent him my address. A week later, the radiator arrived on my doorstop. A mate was able to help me install it and bingo the car worked again.
Relationships
#fertility-treatment
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Mental health

Fertility Challenges Also Challenge Relationships

Fertility treatment increases stress and narrows social circles; preserving some relationships during treatment is worthwhile because friendships can outlast the fertility journey.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'It's a huge amount of money': Modern fertility medicine is a miracle - but it's also a booming business

Since the first IVF baby was born in 1978, technological advancement of reproductive medicine has enabled millions to have children, marking a significant milestone in medical history.
Medicine
Women in technology
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Woman Repurposes IVF Syringes To Make Art. It Helped Her - And Other Families - Cope With Infertility

Artist Jamie Kushner Blicher transforms IVF needles into paintings, creating meaningful art that helps fertility patients process their journeys while donating proceeds to fertility organizations.
Cancer
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Friends Dealing With Cancer

Show up with active listening, avoid unsolicited advice, and never dismiss cancer patients' experiences with false reassurance.
#egg-donation
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

My favourite room: 'Trying to get pregnant can be scary but it doesn't need to be' - inside the family home of fertility nutritionist Amy Swan

Amy Swan overcame fertility fears, now has two children, launched a new career, and created a family home featuring Battersea Power Station artwork.
Privacy professionals
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Is Seeking Recovery Support on Social Media Confidential? - Social Media Explorer

Social media recovery support privacy depends on platform settings and user choices; platforms are not bound by healthcare confidentiality laws like HIPAA.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Husband Is Treating My Pregnancy Like a Science Experiment. He Needs to Stop.

A husband's excessive focus on pregnancy perfection can be addressed through evidence-based resources and setting boundaries on information sharing.
Public health
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Understanding the Role of an Ovulation Tracker in Modern Fertility Care

Digital ovulation trackers detect LH surges to identify brief fertile windows, providing precise, real-time, and personalized fertility monitoring superior to calendar or symptom methods.
Wellness
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Why Are Some Women Training for Pregnancy Like It's a Marathon?

A woman undertook extensive lifestyle and household changes, followed fertility influencers, and pursued extra testing to optimize fertility and reduce exposure to reproductive toxins.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I want another child, but my husband doesn't. I've considered leaving, but instead, I'm looking for other ways to feel fulfilled.

A couple faces conflict over having a second child, with the husband satisfied with one daughter while the wife desires another, requiring honest communication and therapy to navigate their differing desires.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Parents to open 'virtual hospice' after unit shuts

Families of seriously ill children in east London are establishing East London Hospice to provide home-based 'virtual hospice' care after Richard House's closure.
Women in technology
fromNature
1 month ago

Uncharted: Understanding women's health across the body

Women's health remains largely understudied due to historical exclusion from clinical research, creating significant gaps in understanding disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across most health conditions.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The 'fantastic' baby bundles not every mum will get

Targeted baby bundles with essential supplies will be delivered to expectant families in deprived Welsh areas, but many struggling families outside eligibility risk missing out.
Mental health
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Beyond the Clinic: Practical Support for New and Expecting Moms - Social Media Explorer

Prenatal care must address mental health and emotional resilience alongside medical monitoring, with peer support and practical community resources essential for maternal wellness.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Support new mothers with mental ill health | Letter

Perinatal mental illness causes significant maternal harm and infant risks but is preventable and treatable with coordinated biological, psychological, and social support.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tell us about your experience living with PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects over 10% of reproductive-age women and involves metabolic, cardiovascular, hormonal, psychological, skin, and reproductive impacts.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

If You've Ever Had An Experience With A "Toxic" Mom Group, Tell Us About It

Mom groups intended as supportive communities can become exclusionary and toxic, prompting requests for personal accounts and anonymous submissions.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A stranger told me to smile at the gym. He didn't know I was miscarrying.

Strangers' demands that women 'smile' erase pain and reveal entitlement, compounding trauma during experiences like miscarriage.
Medicine
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Stay Well: We're trying for a baby. How can my husband optimise his sperm quality?

Global male sperm counts declined from 104 to 49 million/ml between 1973 and 2018, averaging a 1.2% annual decrease.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Married couple share same cancer diagnosis

A married couple were both incidentally diagnosed with left-kidney tumours and underwent robotic removal by the same surgeon at East Kent University Hospital.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Who Is Your Teen Talking To?

Companion AI use is widespread among teens and can significantly affect their emotional lives, sometimes with harmful consequences including alleged facilitation of self-harm.
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