As we watch them shatter world-records and perform unimaginable feats this week in Tokyo, we often forget that Olympians are humans too - and that they also struggle with challenges of motherhood. They’ve had to battle pregnancy complications, postpartum depression, career setbacks, and juggle their impressive careers with the demands of raising a child to get to where they are. Read on for stories of how some athletes have had to balance motherhood and sports and the inspiring drive and dedication they exhibit everyday.

In recent times, there has been a growing movement from “natural” birth advocates favoring vaginal births over surgical ones and advocating for unmedicated labor. How medically valid is this belief?

When it comes to maternity love, some mothers do have it best. Dive into a dissection of the variances of contemporary maternity and parental leave policies among countries, and how it all came to be.

Watching the Olympics, you may begin to wonder if you, too, can test out your Olympic fantasy. However, postpartum exercise may not be as simple as watching the Games and feeling inspired to show up at the gym to crush a crazy workout. Your body has undergone an incredible feat of delivering a child, and working out may be a little different now.

Let’s face it -the state of the environment isn’t reflective of those currently living it, but those that came before it. Want to leave a great, beautiful tomorrow for your little ones? Here are 5 ways to get started.

It is universally acknowledged that women consistently earn less than men for performing the same job, even though gender-based pay discrimination has been illegal since 1963. But why does this wage gap still exist?

Surprise....you’re having twins! Having multiples can lead to heightened pregnancy symptoms and premature labor. How will you navigate this simultaneously thrilling and challenging journey?

When it comes to nourishing your baby, the phrase “Breast Is Best” may as well be printed onto the sky in flashing neon lights, given how much it is thrown around in the mom-sphere. But is it true?

Move over, gender-reveal parties; it’s time to talk about raising children in a gender-neutral environment.

Sex. The thing that got you to where you are today, and the thing that has been lingering in your mind during the first few weeks postpartum. Yep, let’s talk about that.

New moms are constantly exposed to headlines like "the best swimsuits to hide postpartum pooch." But the changes your body undergoes do not make you less deserving of donning a bikini (if you please) this summer.

Bring on the 4th of July BBQ! From fries to burgers to all those red, white, and blue desserts, we have all the tips on what foods will keep mom and baby safely (and happily) nourished. Happy 4th!

Feeling a bit tired of those YouTube videos? Pick up a good book instead - we’ve got you covered.

Breastfeeding can be one of the most unique and personal experiences a mother shares with her child…so why does it have to be so painful?

What can we learn from South Korea’s approach to maternal care?

Postpartum depression is real - 1 in 9 women suffer from it. So what causes it, and how can mothers get help?

Everyone talks about the pregnancy and the birth, but what happens after?

The true story behind the flawless photographs.