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 Get Rid of Varicose Veins: 11 Natural Remedies

Although we tend to think of them as a woman’s problem, both ...

Antioxidants to Combat Microplastics? Study Finds Anthocyanins May Counteract Nanoplastics

It’s no secret that microplastics are everywhere these days, from bottled water ...

What Is Triclosan and Why Is It Banned in Some Products but Not Others?

Triclosan is a “super chemical” meant to fight the spread of germs, ...

Why Am I Not Losing Weight? 30 Reasons You Might Be Struggling

Losing weight can be frustrating, especially when you feel like you’re doing ...

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 ...