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…
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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…
Here’s a quick history lesson on crib bumpers: They were invented because the spaces between crib slats used to be wide enough that a baby’s head could become entrapped. But…
You did it! You rocked that bump, birthed a brand new human and now it’s time to get back to that wardrobe for one. Not so fast, mama. If you’re…
It’s easy to understand the appeal of crib bumper pads for new parents. Those pre-baby weeks are a blur of frantic decisions about what you need to make your baby…
A shoutout to best friends who, by default (or definition?), are tasked with doing the things we can’t work up the nerve to do for ourselves. But it goes without…
Here’s the truth: Infertility really messed up my sex life, even after I had two babies via successful pregnancies. And I know I’m not alone. There are so many women…
If you’ve seen the movie or have young relatives who have, then you know how great of a film Disney’s Encanto is (and you can’t get the songs out of…
When I picture pregnancy, I rarely picture an ambivalent mother. In fact, with my first pregnancy, I experienced very few mixed feelings and I felt predominantly positive towards the pregnancy…
[This article was originally published on Jan. 18, 2021. It has been updated.] Between the COVID-19 pandemic, a divisive political landscape, and wildfires at home and abroad, the last few…
In partnership with Official Play Partner Play is how babies learn about themselves and the world around them. “It provides them with an opportunity to grow and develop by practising…
Maybe you’re just starting out on your fertility journey or you’ve recently discovered you’re pregnant, and now you suddenly find yourself scouring the internet or staring down a wall of…
When you’re on the market for pregnancy-safe skincare, it can feel like a steep learning curve at a time when you already have so much on your plate. But, trust…
The first thing you want to know when your baby gets their first cold is: How did this happen?! “Viruses are usually spread through droplets and aerosols that enter the…
February is more than just the shortest month of the year. It’s a look ahead to the spring and a look back at all the winter months had to offer….
Love is more than just a four letter word. It’s multidimensional: it can be a symbol, a term of affection, a feeling, and it’s a universal language (with lots of…
No matter how careful you are, your baby will probably end up with a cold before their first birthday. Nothing can prepare you for that gunky nose, those red-rimmed eyes,…
In the film A Mouthful of Air, children’s book author and new mother Julie Davis (Amanda Seyfried, who’s also a producer on the film) grapples with what many might assume…
When it comes to the actual chances of getting pregnant, there’s a lot of misconceptions out there. Let’s get real for a second: That story so many of us have heard…
If you’re struggling with milk supply, a well-intentioned person may have advised you to chug a Guinness, since beer has been thought to increase supply. Beer was even prescribed to…
As soon as I publicly announced my first pregnancy to family and friends, other moms could not help but constantly reassure me that the love I would feel for my…