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.

mother holding newborn baby in hospital bed and smiling possibly after using laughing gas for labor

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."

How to Baby Proof, by Stages

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

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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.

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