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…
As a paediatric allergist I am constantly answering questions from friends, relatives, patients and colleagues about introducing allergens to babies. Many people have heard that it’s important to introduce them early,…
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…
You’ve taken a prenatal class, packed your hospital bag and installed the carseat. You’re all set and ready to meet your baby! But have you thought about what you’ll do…
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 a person who’s been known to post up in a well lit hotel bathroom plucking face hairs I never even knew existed, the value of a great mirror isn’t…
Ah, epidurals. The holy grail of pain relief, the magical shot with minimal side effects that makes bearing a child somehow not the hardest thing you’ve ever done in your…
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…
Pregnancy affects not only your reproductive system—but your entire body. Normal changes that happen while pregnant can make you particularly vulnerable to disease in general, and oral disease in particular—especially…
When you’re breastfeeding every outfit comes with the question, “Are my boobs accessible?” Not exactly a requirement you’ve looked for in previous seasons of life. (Probably.) But these days, it’s…
As soon as you start trying to conceive, it’s the right time to also start taking a prenatal vitamin. But, here’s the thing: There’s a big difference between the best…
In January 2020, I was contemplating having my IUD removed. Part of me was terrified at that prospect, for a number of reasons: for one, getting it placed hurt more…
When I was expecting my child just under two years ago, I could not help but think of what the future with my little one would look like. My thoughts…
One thing the baby books never tell you is just how much of a mess kids can make—and how baffled you’ll be about the best ways to clean it up!…
If you have a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), sometimes termed a ‘NICU baby’, you may feel completely overwhelmed. It’s important to know that you’re not alone….
Morgan and Bode Miller welcomed their newborn baby girl on Nov. 26, but they’re still having a hard time coming up with the perfect name. While seven weeks may seem…
Getting enough choline while pregnant is important for you and your baby—and now we know that it can benefit your child in the long term, too. A new study finds…
As you go through pregnancy and the postpartum phase, one word that accurately describes the changes to your body is miraculous. Truly, it’s nothing short of incredible to grow and…
The funny thing about baby names is, you never know when inspiration might strike, which is what makes the baby naming process so special and sometimes, even a little unexpected….
For starters, might we remind you that your body hosted an entire additional human for a very long time? So give yourself a break. Dermatologist Sam Hanna, medical director at…