Dr. Axe

Pregnancy

Our pregnancy articles concern the health of the mother and baby, and we cover pregnancy conditions and complications, recommended birthing plans and more.

9 Common Questions About Breast Milk

Breast milk is loaded with exactly the right nutrients in the exact ...

7 Benefits of Natural Childbirth & 6 Steps for a Safe and Natural Childbirth

Research suggests that the way in which a woman experiences pregnancy and ...

How to Improve Heart Health: 20 Ways to Protect Against Cardiovascular Issues

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. ...

How to Set and Stick to a Healthy Morning Routine (Plus Why You Should)

Ever hit snooze one too many times, scramble out the door and ...

Oxytocin (The Love Hormone): Benefits + How to Increase Levels

Oxytocin, nicknamed by some experts “the tend and befriend hormone,” is one ...

Is High-Intensity Drinking Even Worse than Binge Drinking?

High-intensity drinking is a growing concern due to its harmful effects on ...

Study Finds Maternal Inflammation Risk Factors Associated With Children’s Behavioral, Emotional Regulation

We know that inflammation is a natural response to foreign invaders in ...

Diet Quality in Pregnancy and the Risk of Fetal Growth Restriction

While a fetus is developing within a mother’s womb, it’s possible for ...

Home Births on the Rise: Does Insurance Cover Them?

There were a lot of unexpected trends during the pandemic, including buying ...

Hyperemesis Gravidarum: 9 Natural Ways to Manage Symptoms

You’ve heard of morning sickness during pregnancy, but what about when nausea ...

Dangers of Ectopic Pregnancy (+ 8 Natural Ways to Help Recovery)

An ectopic pregnancy is relatively uncommon, occurring in approximately 1 out of ...

Diastasis Recti: Safe Ways to Get Your Abs Back

Diastasis recti — another name for separation of the outermost abdominal muscles ...

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Signs + Prevention

Researchers first identified alcohol as a fetal toxin only in the early ...

Infertility Natural Treatments & Home Remedies

If you’re a woman, you either already have or almost undoubtedly will ...

Gestational Diabetes: Get the Test (+ Natural Management Tips)

You may have heard from your doctor or midwife that gestational diabetes ...

Epidural Side Effects

No two pregnancies — or the pain associated with labor — are ...