Posts by Allaya Cooks-Campbell, Author at Motherly
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Allaya Cooks-Campbell

Allaya Cooks-Campbell is a writer, yoga instructor, and born-and-bred New Yorker. Mother of a toddler and step-mommy to two teens, Allaya tries to raise her family with equal doses of optimism, discipline, and mostly age-appropriate humor. You can find more of her musings on motherhood on her site, babydroppings.com.

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First Trimester

5 reasons you can’t sleep during the first trimester

Sleep problems don't only arise during the final stretch of pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
First Trimester, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy, Women's Health
mother holding newborn baby in hospital bed and smiling possibly after using laughing gas for labor
Labor & Delivery

More women are using laughing gas for pain relief during labor—here’s why

According to ACOG, nitrous oxide "reduces anxiety and increases a feeling of well-being so that pain is easier to deal with."

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
Labor & Delivery, Women's Health
Parenting

How to Baby Proof, by Stages

Everything you need to know about baby proofing your home (and your life).

Updated Feb. 21, 2018
Parenting
Baby

Meet The First Gerber Baby With Down Syndrome

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Updated Mar. 17, 2025
Baby, Parenting
Breastfeeding

On-Demand Lactation Experts Are a Thing

How to text your way to breastfeeding success.

Updated Feb. 08, 2018
Breastfeeding, For Mama
Parenting

“Mansplaining” Made It Into the Dictionary

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Updated Feb. 02, 2018
Parenting
News

Your Local Toys R Us May Be Closing

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Updated Jan. 25, 2018
News
Parenting

Motherhood in a Time of Nuclear Threat

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Updated Feb. 27, 2023
Parenting, Motherly Stories
Birth Stories

Serena Williams’ traumatic birth experience isn’t rare for black women—and that needs to change

The U.S. has the worst maternal mortality rate of all developed countries. And it’s worst of all for black women.

Updated Jan. 17, 2018
Birth Stories, Black Lives Matter
ikea ad pregnancy test
Pregnancy

This IKEA ad is a pregnancy test you pee on

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Updated Dec. 22, 2021
Pregnancy, Pregnancy Products
popular baby names 2018: ellington spelled out in wooden train cars
Baby Names

These will be the most popular baby names in 2018

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Updated Jan. 22, 2022
Baby Names
Life

There’s a Baby on Victoria’s Secret’s Runway

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Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Life, News, Viral & Trending
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