Adventurous parents-to-be who are interested in an unexpected and out of the ordinary baby name have a lot of choices these days, as unusual and surprising baby names are all…
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Adventurous parents-to-be who are interested in an unexpected and out of the ordinary baby name have a lot of choices these days, as unusual and surprising baby names are all…
The news of Texas’ abortion ban being implemented this week put abortion restrictions back in the national spotlight. Senate Bill 8, known as SB8, is now believed to be the…
Like so many women, my journey to motherhood wasn’t all that simple. After marrying my college sweetheart, planning our lives together, and jumping into our careers, we decided to start…
When I was pregnant, I was confident in my ability to be more than prepared to have the birth experience I wanted. As a Black physician assistant, childbirth educator, doula,…
March babies, like all newborns, are special in their own way. These little ones are born at the end of winter as everyone eagerly awaits spring and summer. But it’s…
Before having a baby, maternity leave as a concept was pretty mysterious. I had many pregnant coworkers who took maternity leave—they’d just leave one day, we’d get word they’d had…
There’s something you should know about depression: It lies. Depression tells you that feeling hopeless and overwhelmed is normal, and you don’t need help. Or that therapy and medication won’t…
A Utah mother of two shared a heartfelt post about her return from maternity leave and it sparked an emotional conversation on LinkedIn. “It took me four years to have…
It’s something mamas everywhere have innately understood from the beginning of time: Speaking to your baby can help soothe them. But new research shows just how powerfully calming a mother’s…
Recently, a friend who was pregnant asked me for advice as she started to think about maternity leave. As I began to make a mental list of helpful tips, I…
Getting the Covid vaccine or booster shot in pregnancy is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your baby and yourself from serious illness. That’s for…
In the months after my second baby was born, I would often look back at the photos from the first time I held him. The nurse had just placed his…
By the time my daughter was a few weeks old, anyone who picked her up knew to first grab a blanket and take cover. She spit up constantly, which I…
Think your baby will automatically be given antibiotics if you have a C-section? A recent study out of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) finds that infants shouldn’t need them at…
Caitlin Chartier’s three babies had a lot in common—they all walked early and hated peas. They also all struggled with day/night confusion (sometimes called day/night reversal), which is when a…
At 8:00 this morning, my mom texted me and my two siblings to ask if we had working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. We all dutifully responded, “yes,” within minutes….
There’s no denying that 2021-2022 has been an absolutely fabulous year to be an Olympics fan. Not only were we reunited with Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles, and Caeleb Dressel back…
The morning I turned 14 weeks pregnant, I woke my husband up with a passionate kiss that led to a quick romp under the sheets. It was the first time…
Is there anything more magical than welcoming your child into the world? Whether this is your first bebé (congratulations!) or your second or third time around the block, choosing your…
For many, breastfeeding isn’t easy. Those who want to do it usually require support, understanding and education. If you were able to find those things and nursing went well for…