Grace Emily Stark

Maternal health continues to worsen in America. It could be because abortion and contraception take up all the oxygen in the women’s health conversation.

For me, a pandemic feels somewhat familiar

A new book explores the effects of contraceptives on the brain

The bare-bones essentials for any home cook

Let's not make moms doubt their babies’ needs

Navigating your body's signals while your body adjusts to its new normal

Getting married and having kids will not necessarily inconvenience or stifle a professional career.

The surprising benefits of eating produce during its peak season

A further excuse to keep your little one close.

"Perfect efficiency" may not exist when it comes to birth control.

The side effects, while downplayed, shouldn't be so easily cast aside.

You don't always have to accept these symptoms.

It may be affecting more than you think.

These side effects are causing women to sour on the pill

Hint: it's a lot!

My favorite gift was the permission to grieve.

Yes, but it does come with some unique challenges.