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…
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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…
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…