Mara Santilli

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Mara Santilli is a freelance writer and editor who covers women's health, wellness trends and topics related to health equity. She's contributed to Women's Health, Marie Claire, Shape, Cosmopolitan, InStyle, Refinery29, POPSUGAR, Glamour and more. When she's not writing or reading, she's singing, doing theatre or playing the guitar.

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  • Donor Eggs In Fertility Treatments: What You Need To Know

    There are a number of reasons a person would use donor eggs in fertility treatments to conceive a child. The process of using donor eggs may seem overwhelming and costly, but fortunately, the average success rate of in vitro fertilization...

  • Will A Roe v. Wade Overturn Impact Fertility Treatments? Here’s What Experts Say

    In the coming months, reproductive health care may look a lot different in the U.S. On June 24, the Supreme Court overruled the 1973  Roe v. Wade case that enacted the constitutional right to an abortion. As a result, the...

  • Your Guide To Water Birthing

    If you’re preparing to have a baby, you’re likely looking into every option before finalizing your birth plan. Birthing situations outside of typical hospital births have become more common— in fact, birthing centers and home births saw a 20% increase...

  • Your Guide To Egg Donations For Fertility Treatment

    There are many ways to become a parent, thanks to innovations in reproductive technology. One method is through egg donation. Perhaps you’re looking into donating your eggs, or are curious about expanding your own family, and considering working with an...

  • 11 Forms Of Birth Control—And Their Side Effects

    If you’re looking to lower your chances of pregnancy (or take certain forms of birth control to reduce the side effects of your period, including cramping and hormonal acne), you have dozens of options. There’s hormonal birth control pills, patches,...

  • What To Expect When Getting Off Birth Control

    If you’re one of the 65% of women between the ages of 18 and 49 who use some form of contraception, there’s a chance you’ll need to stop using your birth control at some point. There’s many reasons people stop...

  • Birth Control Pills: Types And Side Effects

    When it comes to birth control, there are many options: hormonal birth control pills, patches, rings, intrauterine devices (IUDs) and even gels. Yet birth control pills are one of the most common forms of contraception in the U.S.: 21% of...

  • Positive Affirmations And How To Use Them

    The repetition of positive, affirming words like “I can do this,” or “I’m worthy,” can often be applied for an extra dose of confidence in difficult situations. Otherwise known as positive affirmations, these phrases can serve as helpful reminders across...

  • What Is Emotional Intelligence?

    Do you have friends or loved ones who consistently show a sense of empathy and understanding? Do you have co-workers who seem to cause conflict on a regular basis? The difference in these personalities might boil down to emotional intelligence...

  • Frequent Urination In Women: Causes And Treatment

    Whether you find yourself waking up throughout the night to empty your bladder or consistently racing to find a public bathroom when you’re out of the house, you might be wondering, “Do I just have a ‘small bladder,’ or could...

  • Bleeding After Sex: What You Need To Know

    It can be unsettling to experience vaginal bleeding after sex—and even more so if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant. There are a variety of reasons why you might have some bleeding after sex. Sometimes, it could be as...

  • What Causes Overthinking—And 6 Ways To Stop

    It might feel like you’re the only one lying awake at night, dwelling on a decision you made earlier that day or worrying about tomorrow’s to-do list. But you’re not alone—research suggests 73% of 25- to 35-year-olds chronically overthink, along...
Donor Eggs In Fertility Treatments: What You Need To Know Will A Roe v. Wade Overturn Impact Fertility Treatments? Here’s What Experts Say Your Guide To Water Birthing
Your Guide To Egg Donations For Fertility Treatment 11 Forms Of Birth Control—And Their Side Effects
What To Expect When Getting Off Birth Control Birth Control Pills: Types And Side Effects Positive Affirmations And How To Use Them
What Is Emotional Intelligence? Frequent Urination In Women: Causes And Treatment
Bleeding After Sex: What You Need To Know
What Causes Overthinking—And 6 Ways To Stop

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